EWG Safety Score
What Is Isopropyl Isostearate?
Isopropyl isostearate is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and isostearic acid. It is used as a skin-softening agent and emollient in cosmetics products, retaining none of the sensitizing potential pure isopropyl alcohol has.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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International Journal of Toxicology, January/February 1992, issue 1, pages 43-49 International Journal of Toxicology, 1992
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE
- EC Number
- 250-651-1 / 269-023-3
- Function
- Binding, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
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