Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No documented safety concerns; biocompatible ester explored in drug delivery research. Origin listed as synthetic/plant; branched isooctyl ester of palmitic acid providing softening and dispersing characteristics; structurally analogous to ethylhexyl palmitate
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methylheptyl Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
No documented safety concerns; biocompatible ester explored in drug delivery research. Origin listed as synthetic/plant; branched isooctyl ester of palmitic acid providing softening and dispersing characteristics; structurally analogous to ethylhexyl palmitate The EU classifies Methylheptyl Palmitate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methylheptyl Palmitate allowed in the EU?
Methylheptyl Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methylheptyl Palmitate do in cosmetics?
Methylheptyl Palmitate functions as: Not yet formally reported in CosIng; functionally classified as an emollient and dispersing agent based on structural analogy. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 106-05-8 (6-methylheptyl palmitate).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methylheptyl Palmitate?
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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