Is Decyl Oleate safe in cosmetics?
Decyl Oleate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Decyl Oleate
Also known as: EINECS 222-981-6, UNII-ZGR06DO97T, 1-O-decyl-(9Z)-octadecenoate, 9-Octadecenoic acid, decyl ester, Decyl 9-octadecenoate (+2 more)
INCI: DECYL OLEATE
Decyl Oleate (CAS 3687-46-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
decyl (Z)-octadec-9-enoate
InChIKey
SASYSVUEVMOWPL-NXVVXOECSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe as used (1982, amended 2013). VCRP reported. CIR Alkyl Esters amended assessment.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Decyl Oleate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "3", "irritancy_rating": "1", "skin_type_suitability": "dry,combination", "acne_safe": "caution", "source": "Ester studies"}
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "hlb_required_of_oil_phase": "10-11", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "polysorbate_80,oleth_20", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "10-30", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "70-90", "droplet_size_range_um": "1-20", "creaming_resistance": "good", "coalescence_resistance": "good", "ostwald_ripening_resistance": "moderate", "freeze_thaw_stability": "moderate", "rheology_modifier_type": "…
lipid
{"cas_number": "3687-46-5", "lipid_class": "ester", "botanical_source": "synthetic/derived", "plant_part": "derived", "extraction_method": "refined", "fatty_acid_profile_main_pct": "C10 oleate ester", "omega_classification": "saturated", "comedogenicity_rating_0_5": "2", "absorption_rate": "fast", "skin_feel": "light", "spreadability": "excellent", "occlusive_properties": "low", "emollient_grade":…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Lubricating agent
Plasticizer
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Decyl Oleate.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Decyl Oleate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
3
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA_REACH_reach_study_results_dossiers_23-05-2023.zip
Known Synonyms
EINECS 222-981-6
UNII-ZGR06DO97T
1-O-decyl-(9Z)-octadecenoate
9-Octadecenoic acid, decyl ester
Decyl 9-octadecenoate
Oleic acid, decyl ester
decanol oleate ester
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Plasticizer
Lubricating agent
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Europe; plastic_additive
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decyl Oleate allowed in the EU?
Decyl Oleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decyl Oleate do in cosmetics?
Decyl Oleate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3687-46-5.
Is Decyl Oleate used outside cosmetics?
Decyl Oleate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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