Is Isoamyl Cocoate safe in cosmetics?
Isoamyl Cocoate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Isoamyl Cocoate
Also known as: Octadecanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, 1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol, EINECS 234-325-6, Glyceryl stearates
INCI: ISOAMYL COCOATE
Isoamyl Cocoate (CAS 11099-07-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR class-level safe when formulated to be non-irritating. Safe as used in alkyl ester class review.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isoamyl Cocoate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "1", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,oily,combination,normal,acne-prone", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Natural-origin ester"}
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "hlb_required_of_oil_phase": "10-11", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "polysorbate_80,coco_glucoside", "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_ty…
sensory
{"silky": "light", "smooth, glides easily": "light, smooth", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "dry-touch, soft", "instant": "fast", "low": "low", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "excellent", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.44", "transparent": "transparent", "colorless": "colorless", "excellent": "excellent", "light": "light", "synthetic": "botanical"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Lubricating agent
No specific technical function
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isoamyl Cocoate.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Octadecanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol
EINECS 234-325-6
Glyceryl stearates
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
children; Europe; Personal care - body hygiene - body wash
children; Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care - liniment
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Canada; pharmaceutical
SCIL (9/2019)
Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment - laundry detergent; Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isoamyl Cocoate allowed in the EU?
Isoamyl Cocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isoamyl Cocoate do in cosmetics?
Isoamyl Cocoate functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 11099-07-3.
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