Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
Isostearyl acetate
CAS 1026979-42-9
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Isostearyl acetate in plain language
Also known as 16-methylheptadecyl acetate · Isostearyl ester acetic acid · Acetic acid, 16-methyl-heptadecyl ester · Q27257263 · UNII-3IKH467W98
Used in cosmetics as an emollient.
- Emollient
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
What we know about this ingredient
FDA GSRS classifies this ingredient as ingredient substance chemical.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Isostearyl acetate appears in these published regulatory listings.
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Isostearyl acetate. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Isostearyl acetate yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context