Is C18-20 Glycol Isostearate safe in cosmetics?
C18-20 Glycol Isostearate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
C18-20 Glycol Isostearate
INCI: C18-20 GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE
C18-20 Glycol Isostearate (CAS Not assigned as a single CAS (UVCB — isostearic acid esters of C18-20 glycols)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned as a single CAS (UVCB — isostearic acid esters of C18-20 glycols)
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Function
Skin conditioning; skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate — supported by read-across from glycol esters and isostearate CIR assessments
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C18-20 Glycol Isostearate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C18-20 Glycol Isostearate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C18-20 Glycol Isostearate allowed in the EU?
C18-20 Glycol Isostearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C18-20 Glycol Isostearate do in cosmetics?
C18-20 Glycol Isostearate functions as: Skin conditioning; skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned as a single CAS (UVCB — isostearic acid esters of C18-20 glycols).
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