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METHYL OLEATE

CAS 112-62-9
87

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Methyl Oleate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Methyl oleate is the methyl ester of oleic acid, derived from vegetable oils such as sunflower and canola. It is used as a skin conditioning agent, emollient, and fragrance ingredient in cosmetic formulations. It is not listed in any EU restriction annexes and has no assigned hazard statements, making it one of the safer cosmetic ingredients in this batch.

Skin benefits

  • Emollient properties
  • Skin conditioning agent
  • Improves product spreadability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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