Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Kojic Isopalmitate

INCI: KOJIC ISOPALMITATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned in major databases (parent compound kojic acid = 501-30-4; related kojic dipalmitate = 79725-98-7)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction. Falls under general cosmetic ingredient regulation; the CIR has reviewed kojic acid and its esters as a group

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Generally considered safe for topical use. Potential for skin irritation, redness, itching, or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Comedogenicity rating of 2/5 (low-moderate pore-clogging potential). Insufficient data on use during pregnancy/breastfeeding. Oil-soluble kojic acid derivative created by esterification with isopalmitic acid, offering significantly improved oxidative stability and formulation versatility compared to free kojic acid

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kojic Isopalmitate safe in cosmetics?

Generally considered safe for topical use. Potential for skin irritation, redness, itching, or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Comedogenicity rating of 2/5 (low-moderate pore-clogging potential). Insufficient data on use during pregnancy/breastfeeding. Oil-soluble kojic acid derivative created by esterification with isopalmitic acid, offering significantly improved oxidative stability and formulation versatility compared to free kojic acid The EU classifies Kojic Isopalmitate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Kojic Isopalmitate allowed in the EU?

Kojic Isopalmitate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Kojic Isopalmitate do in cosmetics?

Kojic Isopalmitate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned in major databases (parent compound kojic acid = 501-30-4; related kojic dipalmitate = 79725-98-7).

What is the Margin of Safety for Kojic Isopalmitate?

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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