Is Isopropyl Pelargonate safe in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Pelargonate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropyl Pelargonate
Also known as: EINECS 248-932-9, Isopropyl nonanoate, Isopropyl nonylate
INCI: ISOPROPYL PELARGONATE
Isopropyl Pelargonate (CAS 28267-32-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; Hair conditioning; Skin conditioning - emollient; Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning; Hair conditioning; Skin conditioning - emollient; Solvent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
propan-2-yl nonanoate
InChIKey
DVFZGWDMFKTMFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; registered in EPA Substance Registry System; FDA UNII: RW24H5S6GT
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropyl Pelargonate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isopropyl Pelargonate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
EINECS 248-932-9
Isopropyl nonanoate
Isopropyl nonylate
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Pelargonate allowed in the EU?
Isopropyl Pelargonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropyl Pelargonate do in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Pelargonate functions as: Skin conditioning; Hair conditioning; Skin conditioning - emollient; Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 28267-32-5.
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