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InventoryRef 3476515/10/2010

ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE

Isooctadecyl isooctadecanoate

ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE 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.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 41669-30-1
CAS 41669-30-1PubChem CID 162048

Isooctadecanoic acid, isooctadecyl ester

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
16-methylheptadecyl 16-methylheptadecanoate
Molecular formula
C36H72O2
Molecular weight
537.0 g/mol
Exact mass
536.55323154 Da
XLogP3
16.8
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Isostearyl isostearateIsooctadecyl isooctadecanoateUNII-IV0Z586Z4YIV0Z586Z4YCRODAMOL ISISSABODERM ISDUB ISISEINECS 255-485-3
13 more reported names
DERMOL 1818SCHERCEMOL 1818 ESTERAEC ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATEHEST I-18-18EC 255-485-316-Methylheptadecanoic acid, 16-methylheptadecyl esterISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE [USP-RS]ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE (USP-RS)RefChem:149644ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE [INCI]ISISABEXEQSGABRUHS-UHFFFAOYSA-NIsostearyl Isostearate(Secondary Standards traceble to USP)
External database identifiers

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 ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE

INCI name

ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE

Description

Isooctadecyl isooctadecanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
34765
Imported identity
ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE
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.

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How ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE 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.

ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE 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

ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE 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, ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE

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

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