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Isodecyl Neopentanoate

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Use restrictions (low)

SYNONYMS

● 2,2-DIMETHYL- ISODECYL ESTER PROPANOIC ACID
● 2,2-DIMETHYLPROPANOIC ACID, ISODECYL ESTER
● ISODECYL ESTER 2,2-DIMETHYLPROPANOIC ACID
● ISODECYL ESTER PROPANOIC ACID, 2,2-DIMETHYL-
● ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE
● ISODECYL PIVALATE
● ISODECYL TRIMETHYLACETATE
● PROPANOIC ACID, 2,2-DIMETHYL-, ISODECYL ESTER
● PROPANOIC ACID, 2,2DIMETHYL, ISODECYL ESTER

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.


Isodecyl Neopentanoate is the ester of branched chain decyl alcohols and neopentanoic acid.

Common concerns

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    Cancer
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    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

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Products with this Ingredient

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blush26 products
foundation24 products
concealer19 products
recreational sunscreen18 products
daily use with SPF10 products
facial moisturizer/treatment9 products
bronzer/highlighter9 products
hair treatment/serum5 products
lip gloss4 products
hair styling aide4 products
serums & essences4 products
shampoo3 products
eye shadow3 products
conditioner3 products
around-eye cream2 products
setting powder/spray1 products
makeup remover1 products
hair color and bleaching1 products
baby sunscreen1 products
beard care1 products
exfoliant/scrub1 products
mask1 products
makeup primer1 products
lipstick1 products
styling gel/lotion1 products
moisturizer1 products
facial powder1 products
skin fading/lightener1 products
nail polish1 products

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualificationsCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
0 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed
  • CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

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