Is Isodecyl Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Isodecyl Laurate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Isodecyl Laurate
Also known as: EINECS 304-205-9, UNII-JGD5498E0G
INCI: ISODECYL LAURATE
Isodecyl Laurate (CAS 94247-28-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent — emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
14-methylpentadecyl docosanoate
InChIKey
QSPIWLSLJAVCNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isodecyl Laurate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isodecyl Laurate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
EINECS 304-205-9
UNII-JGD5498E0G
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isodecyl Laurate allowed in the EU?
Isodecyl Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isodecyl Laurate do in cosmetics?
Isodecyl Laurate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94247-28-6.
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