Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR concluded safe as used (1988, reaffirmed 2005). Vehicle-dependent sensitization observed in ethanol sprays but no sensitization at 25% in standard emulsions.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
CIR concluded safe as used (1988, reaffirmed 2005). Vehicle-dependent sensitization observed in ethanol sprays but no sensitization at 25% in standard emulsions. The EU classifies Isostearyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Isostearyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Isostearyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isostearyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Isostearyl Alcohol functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 27458-93-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isostearyl Alcohol?
not established 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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