Is Isostearyl Glycolate safe in cosmetics?
Isostearyl Glycolate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isostearyl Glycolate
Also known as: Acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-, isooctadecyl ester, Acetic acid, hydroxy-, isooctadecyl ester
INCI: ISOSTEARYL GLYCOLATE
Isostearyl Glycolate (CAS 159317-32-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding agent, 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
Binding agent, skin conditioning, emollient, solvent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
16-methylheptadecyl 2-hydroxyacetate
InChIKey
PDWHIWRZNHIGLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; not listed in 21 CFR §700 as prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isostearyl Glycolate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isostearyl Glycolate.
Known Synonyms
Acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-, isooctadecyl ester
Acetic acid, hydroxy-, isooctadecyl ester
Chemical Function
Solvent
Softener and conditioner
Binder
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearyl Glycolate allowed in the EU?
Isostearyl Glycolate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isostearyl Glycolate do in cosmetics?
Isostearyl Glycolate functions as: Binding agent, skin conditioning, emollient, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 159317-32-5.
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