Isopropyl Palmitate

Synthetic

Emollient

Fragrance

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Isopropyl palmitate

CAS #

142-91-6

Functions

BINDING

FRAGRANCE

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

PERFUMING

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

EMOLLIENT

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

CIR Safety Findings

Not Phototoxic

Human test and Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 238 and 623)

Not an Eye Irritant

1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 238)

Not a Sensitizer

2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 238)

Mixed Skin Irritation Results

9 studies / 2 irritating / 3 mixed / 4 not irritating / reactions slight to moderate (CIR 238 and 623)

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.0001–60%

Rinse-off0.0003–31%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2012 survey

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng