Is Isobutyl Ricinoleate safe in cosmetics?
Isobutyl Ricinoleate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Isobutyl Ricinoleate
INCI: ISOBUTYL RICINOLEATE
Isobutyl Ricinoleate (CAS Not widely established (ester of isobutanol + ricinoleic acid, CAS 141-22-0)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient / skin conditioning agent (by analogy to ricinoleate esters). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely established (ester of isobutanol + ricinoleic acid, CAS 141-22-0)
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Function
Emollient / skin conditioning agent (by analogy to ricinoleate esters)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — ricinoleates reviewed by CIR; parent class (Castor Seed Oil derivatives) assessed as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isobutyl Ricinoleate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isobutyl Ricinoleate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isobutyl Ricinoleate allowed in the EU?
Isobutyl Ricinoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isobutyl Ricinoleate do in cosmetics?
Isobutyl Ricinoleate functions as: Emollient / skin conditioning agent (by analogy to ricinoleate esters). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely established (ester of isobutanol + ricinoleic acid, CAS 141-22-0).
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