NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Butyl octadecanoate

Also known as: Octadecanoic acid, butyl ester, BRN 1792866, Butyl octadecylate, EINECS 204-666-5, Estrex 1B 54, 1B 55 (+7 more)

CAS 123-95-5

Butyl octadecanoate (CAS 123-95-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 16 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
16
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 18 fields
Name
Butyl octadecanoate
CAS Number
123-95-5
DTXSID
DTXSID5027013
Molecular Formula
C22H44O2
InChI Key
ULBTUVJTXULMLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
340.334131
Synonyms
Octadecanoic acid, butyl esterBRN 1792866Butyl octadecylateEINECS 204-666-5Estrex 1B 54, 1B 55FEMA No. 2214FEMA Number 2214RC plasticizer B-17Starfol BS-100Uniflex BYSWilmar butyl stearateUNII-6Y0AI5605C

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 26 records
Softener and conditionerDeodorizerFragranceFlavouring and nutrientPlasticizerHeat stabilizerLubricating agentProcessing aids not otherwise specified

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 16 records
ListKeywordSource
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
6Y0AI5605CUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
6Y0AI5605CUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
=32000mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
3100mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Emollient
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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Butyl octadecanoate?

Butyl octadecanoate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 6Y0AI5605C UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Butyl octadecanoate?

Butyl octadecanoate appears on 6 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe, inert_ingredient; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, and 3 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Butyl octadecanoate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Butyl octadecanoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Butyl Stearate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Butyl octadecanoate come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Butyl octadecanoate used outside industrial chemicals?

Butyl octadecanoate also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.