Isosteareth-10 Stearate

INCI: ISOSTEARETH-10 STEARATE

CAS Number
Not individually indexed in public registries — polymer/ester hybrid of isosteareth-10 + stearic acid
Function
Surfactant (emulsifying), skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not listed in 21 CFR 700

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylated ingredient with potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from manufacturing; requires batch testing per NY DEC and CA Prop 65 limits.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isosteareth-10 Stearate safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylated ingredient with potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from manufacturing; requires batch testing per NY DEC and CA Prop 65 limits. The EU classifies Isosteareth-10 Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isosteareth-10 Stearate allowed in the EU?

Isosteareth-10 Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isosteareth-10 Stearate do in cosmetics?

Isosteareth-10 Stearate functions as: Surfactant (emulsifying), skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually indexed in public registries — polymer/ester hybrid of isosteareth-10 + stearic acid.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isosteareth-10 Stearate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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