Is Methyl Oleate/Palmitate/Linoleate/Stearate safe in cosmetics?
Methyl Oleate/Palmitate/Linoleate/Stearate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl Oleate/Palmitate/Linoleate/Stearate
INCI: METHYL OLEATE/PALMITATE/LINOLEATE/STEARATE
Methyl Oleate/Palmitate/Linoleate/Stearate (CAS No single CAS - mixed fatty acid methyl esters (related CAS 8000-49-5 for oleate/palmitate mixture)) 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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CAS Number
No single CAS - mixed fatty acid methyl esters (related CAS 8000-49-5 for oleate/palmitate mixture)
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - components are individually permitted; the oleate/palmitate mixture is listed under 21 CFR 175.105
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methyl Oleate/Palmitate/Linoleate/Stearate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methyl Oleate/Palmitate/Linoleate/Stearate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Oleate/Palmitate/Linoleate/Stearate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Oleate/Palmitate/Linoleate/Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Oleate/Palmitate/Linoleate/Stearate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Oleate/Palmitate/Linoleate/Stearate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS - mixed fatty acid methyl esters (related CAS 8000-49-5 for oleate/palmitate mixture).
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