Isostearyl Ferulate

INCI: ISOSTEARYL FERULATE

CAS Number
675584-24-4
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; FDA UNII: 877Z5JO557

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Low concern; ferulic acid esters are generally well-tolerated; limited standalone CIR review. Ester of isostearyl alcohol and ferulic acid (4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid); molecular formula C₂₈H₄₆O₄ ; expected to deliver antioxidant and UV-protective benefits inherited from the ferulic acid moiety while offering improved lipophilicity and skin substantivity

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isostearyl Ferulate safe in cosmetics?

Low concern; ferulic acid esters are generally well-tolerated; limited standalone CIR review. Ester of isostearyl alcohol and ferulic acid (4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid); molecular formula C₂₈H₄₆O₄ ; expected to deliver antioxidant and UV-protective benefits inherited from the ferulic acid moiety while offering improved lipophilicity and skin substantivity The EU classifies Isostearyl Ferulate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isostearyl Ferulate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isostearyl Ferulate do in cosmetics?

Isostearyl Ferulate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 675584-24-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isostearyl Ferulate?

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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