Is Isostearyl Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?
Isostearyl Ethylhexanoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isostearyl Ethylhexanoate
Also known as: Isooctadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
INCI: ISOSTEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
Isostearyl Ethylhexanoate (CAS 69247-83-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning. 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
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
16-methylheptadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
InChIKey
WGKHLTQBAAWSSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isostearyl Ethylhexanoate.
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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 Isostearyl Ethylhexanoate.
Known Synonyms
Isooctadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearyl Ethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?
Isostearyl Ethylhexanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isostearyl Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?
Isostearyl Ethylhexanoate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69247-83-2.
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