Is Lauryl Oleate safe in cosmetics?
Lauryl Oleate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lauryl Oleate
INCI: LAURYL OLEATE
Lauryl Oleate (CAS 4500-01-0 (dodecyl (9Z)-octadec-9-enoate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, 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 agent, emollient
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted. CIR concluded safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating (2013 alkyl esters assessment).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lauryl Oleate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Lauryl Oleate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauryl Oleate allowed in the EU?
Lauryl Oleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lauryl Oleate do in cosmetics?
Lauryl Oleate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4500-01-0 (dodecyl (9Z)-octadec-9-enoate).
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