Is Shea Butter Oleyl Esters safe in cosmetics?
Shea Butter Oleyl Esters has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Shea Butter Oleyl Esters
INCI: SHEA BUTTER OLEYL ESTERS
Shea Butter Oleyl Esters (CAS Not publicly assigned (transesterification product; no single CAS in major databases)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; medium-viscosity emollient with slow-spreading,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (transesterification product; no single CAS in major databases)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent; medium-viscosity emollient with slow-spreading, velvety skin feel
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed in PCPC/INCI dictionary; no FDA restriction; CIR-assessed as part of ester class
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Shea Butter Oleyl Esters.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Shea Butter Oleyl Esters.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shea Butter Oleyl Esters allowed in the EU?
Shea Butter Oleyl Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shea Butter Oleyl Esters do in cosmetics?
Shea Butter Oleyl Esters functions as: Skin conditioning agent; medium-viscosity emollient with slow-spreading, velvety skin feel. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (transesterification product; no single CAS in major databases).
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