Is Isopropyl Oleate safe in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Oleate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropyl Oleate
Also known as: EINECS 203-935-4, NSC 50952, UNII-4152WNN49V
INCI: ISOPROPYL OLEATE
Isopropyl Oleate (CAS 112-11-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient; emulsifier; bodying agent; spreading agent; lubricant. 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; emulsifier; bodying agent; spreading agent; lubricant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
propan-2-yl (Z)-octadec-9-enoate
InChIKey
PZQSQRCNMZGWFT-QXMHVHEDSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; also permitted in food-contact applications (defoamer, lubricant for food-contact metallic articles)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropyl 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
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Lubricating agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isopropyl Oleate.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Isopropyl Oleate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
6
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
5500 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA_REACH_reach_study_results_dossiers_23-05-2023.zip
Known Synonyms
EINECS 203-935-4
NSC 50952
UNII-4152WNN49V
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Binder
Lubricating agent
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Oleate allowed in the EU?
Isopropyl Oleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropyl Oleate do in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Oleate functions as: Emollient; emulsifier; bodying agent; spreading agent; lubricant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 112-11-8.
Is Isopropyl Oleate used outside cosmetics?
Isopropyl 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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