Is Methyl Soyate safe in cosmetics?
Methyl Soyate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl Soyate
INCI: METHYL SOYATE
Methyl Soyate (CAS 67784-80-9 (soybean oil, methyl ester)) 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
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methyl Soyate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Methyl Soyate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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