Isostearic Acid

INCI: ISOSTEARIC ACID

CAS Number
2724-58-5 / 30399-84-9 (mixture)
Function
Emollient; surfactant–cleansing agent; fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction; CIR concluded safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No phototoxicity observed; well-established safety profile

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isostearic Acid safe in cosmetics?

No phototoxicity observed; well-established safety profile The EU classifies Isostearic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Isostearic Acid allowed in the EU?

Isostearic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isostearic Acid do in cosmetics?

Isostearic Acid functions as: Emollient; surfactant–cleansing agent; fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2724-58-5 / 30399-84-9 (mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Isostearic Acid?

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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