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InventoryRef 3470515/10/2010

ISOPROPYL STEARATE

Isopropyl stearate

ISOPROPYL STEARATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 112-10-7
CAS 112-10-7PubChem CID 8162

Isopropyl Stearate

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating. Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

IUPAC name
propan-2-yl octadecanoate
Molecular formula
C21H42O2
Molecular weight
326.6 g/mol
Exact mass
326.318480578 Da
XLogP3
9.3
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Octadecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl esterWickenol 1271-Methylethyl octadecanoateStearic acid, isopropyl esterEINECS 203-934-9BRN 1791443ISOPROPYL STEARATE [II]ISOPROPYL STEARATE (II)
14 more reported names
RefChem:792219ISOPROPYL STEARATE [INCI]203-934-9Octadecanoic acid,1-methylethyl esterIsopropyl octadecanoateTegosoft SStearic acid isopropyl esterUNII-43253ZW1MZIsopropyl octadecFT-0631637Octadecanoic acid, isopropyl esterHY-W415007DB-041042Octadecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester;Stearic acid, isopropyl ester
External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match8162

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 48.7% (37 of 76) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H413 (51.3%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P273, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 76 reports by companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 37 of 76 reports by companies.; There is 1 notification provided by 39 of 76 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Conclusion: The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating. Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Finding(s): Safe for use in cosmetics, with qualifications Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for ISOPROPYL STEARATE

INCI name

ISOPROPYL STEARATE

Description

Isopropyl stearate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
34705
Imported identity
ISOPROPYL STEARATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
BINDING
Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

How ISOPROPYL STEARATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ISOPROPYL STEARATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ISOPROPYL STEARATE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ISOPROPYL STEARATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ISOPROPYL STEARATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for ISOPROPYL STEARATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ISOPROPYL STEARATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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