Is Isohexyl Caprate safe in cosmetics?
Isohexyl Caprate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isohexyl Caprate
Also known as: 4-Methylpentyl decanoate, Decanoic acid, 4-methylpentyl ester
INCI: ISOHEXYL CAPRATE
Isohexyl Caprate (CAS 138208-67-0) 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.
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-methylpentyl decanoate
InChIKey
KEIDIOZOTSZXPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - listed in FDA GSRS; no specific prohibition or restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isohexyl Caprate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isohexyl Caprate.
Known Synonyms
4-Methylpentyl decanoate
Decanoic acid, 4-methylpentyl ester
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isohexyl Caprate allowed in the EU?
Isohexyl Caprate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isohexyl Caprate do in cosmetics?
Isohexyl Caprate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 138208-67-0.
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