Moderate Emollient

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

INCI: OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE

CAS Number
158567-66-9
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), pigment wetting agent, SPF booster
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safe as used (2015, 237 alkyl esters group). 124 VCRP uses. Up to 20% leave-on.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR-approved based on read-across from analogues with no ingredient-specific toxicology data; single ECHA H317 self-classification warrants monitoring.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate safe in cosmetics?

CIR-approved based on read-across from analogues with no ingredient-specific toxicology data; single ECHA H317 self-classification warrants monitoring. The EU classifies Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate do in cosmetics?

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), pigment wetting agent, SPF booster. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 158567-66-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate?

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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