Is Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate safe in cosmetics?
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
Also known as: Neopentanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester
INCI: OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate (CAS 158567-66-9) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Skin conditioning (emollient), pigment wetting agent, SPF booster. 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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Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), pigment wetting agent, SPF booster
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-octyldodecyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate
InChIKey
PTPDZZWUOHQSLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR safe as used (2015, 237 alkyl esters group). 124 VCRP uses. Up to 20% leave-on.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate.
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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 Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate.
Regulatory Flags
Allergen
Known Synonyms
Neopentanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Assessment: This chemical has been assessed as a component of cosmetic products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate allowed in the EU?
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate do in cosmetics?
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), pigment wetting agent, SPF booster. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 158567-66-9.
Is Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate used outside cosmetics?
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate 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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