Is Isostearyl Hydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?
Isostearyl Hydroxystearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Isostearyl Hydroxystearate
INCI: ISOSTEARYL HYDROXYSTEARATE
Isostearyl Hydroxystearate (CAS 162888-05-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, occlusive, moisturizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, occlusive, moisturizer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
16-methylheptadecyl 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate
InChIKey
MZHRZGNAWRBAAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — FDA UNII: F7540880P0; not restricted under 21 CFR §700
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isostearyl Hydroxystearate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isostearyl Hydroxystearate.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. You must tell us within 28 days if the circumstances of your importation or manufacture (introduction) are different to those in our assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearyl Hydroxystearate allowed in the EU?
Isostearyl Hydroxystearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isostearyl Hydroxystearate do in cosmetics?
Isostearyl Hydroxystearate functions as: Emollient, occlusive, moisturizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 162888-05-3.
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