Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Methyl Soyate

INCI: METHYL SOYATE

CAS Number
67784-80-9 (soybean oil, methyl ester)
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no FDA prohibition. Soy allergen labeling may be relevant under consumer disclosure requirements

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Soy-derived - potential allergen concern for soy-sensitive individuals. Otherwise low irritation and toxicity profile. Derived from soybean (Glycine soja/max) oil via transesterification with methanol; biodegradable; origin can be animal/synthetic/plant. Widely used as an eco-friendly solvent alternative in industrial applications

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl Soyate safe in cosmetics?

Soy-derived - potential allergen concern for soy-sensitive individuals. Otherwise low irritation and toxicity profile. Derived from soybean (Glycine soja/max) oil via transesterification with methanol; biodegradable; origin can be animal/synthetic/plant. Widely used as an eco-friendly solvent alternative in industrial applications The EU classifies Methyl Soyate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methyl Soyate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methyl Soyate do in cosmetics?

Methyl Soyate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67784-80-9 (soybean oil, methyl ester).

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Soyate?

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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