Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR assessed 239 alkyl esters and concluded safe when formulated to be non-irritating. ECHA reports 100% of 126 notifications classify it as not hazardous.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Octyldodecyl Myristate safe in cosmetics?
CIR assessed 239 alkyl esters and concluded safe when formulated to be non-irritating. ECHA reports 100% of 126 notifications classify it as not hazardous. The EU classifies Octyldodecyl Myristate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Octyldodecyl Myristate allowed in the EU?
Octyldodecyl Myristate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Octyldodecyl Myristate do in cosmetics?
Octyldodecyl Myristate functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 22766-83-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Octyldodecyl Myristate?
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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