Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Methyl Laurate

INCI: METHYL LAURATE

CAS Number
111-82-0
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, fragrance/perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; no specific FDA limitations for cosmetic use

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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 at typical use concentrations. As a fatty acid methyl ester, it has low irritation potential. No significant sensitization data on record. Colorless to pale yellow liquid derived from lauric acid and methanol; mild waxy odor; low water solubility; functions as a lightweight, non-greasy emollient with solvent properties

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl Laurate safe in cosmetics?

Generally considered safe at typical use concentrations. As a fatty acid methyl ester, it has low irritation potential. No significant sensitization data on record. Colorless to pale yellow liquid derived from lauric acid and methanol; mild waxy odor; low water solubility; functions as a lightweight, non-greasy emollient with solvent properties The EU classifies Methyl Laurate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methyl Laurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methyl Laurate do in cosmetics?

Methyl Laurate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, fragrance/perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 111-82-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Laurate?

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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