Is Isostearyl Isobutyrate safe in cosmetics?
Isostearyl Isobutyrate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isostearyl Isobutyrate
INCI: ISOSTEARYL ISOBUTYRATE
Isostearyl Isobutyrate (CAS 1300074-28-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning — emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning — emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
16-methylheptadecyl 2-methylpropanoate
InChIKey
UDUFLHCKDCVNHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not listed in 21 CFR §700 as prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isostearyl Isobutyrate.
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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 Isobutyrate.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearyl Isobutyrate allowed in the EU?
Isostearyl Isobutyrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isostearyl Isobutyrate do in cosmetics?
Isostearyl Isobutyrate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1300074-28-5.
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