What is the NOAEL for Eicosane?
Eicosane has 5 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 3AYA9KEC48 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Eicosane
Also known as: n-Eicosane, EINECS 204-018-1, UNII-3AYA9KEC48, octyldodecane
CAS 112-95-8
Eicosane (CAS 112-95-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 5 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Eicosane is classified GHS Danger (H304) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
5
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
5
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
10 fields
Name
Eicosane
CAS Number
112-95-8
DTXSID
DTXSID1025227
Molecular Formula
C20H42
InChI Key
CBFCDTFDPHXCNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
282.328651
Synonyms
n-EicosaneEINECS 204-018-1UNII-3AYA9KEC48octyldodecane
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
6 records
SolventSoftener and conditionerDeodorizerFragrance
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
5 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| detected; Furniture and Furnishings; Other direct contact consumer goods; Other indirect contact consumer goods | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Indirect additives food contact (10/2018) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| IFRA Transparency | IFRA | IFRA |
| consumer_product | P&G | Proctor & Gamble |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 5 of 5 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3AYA9KEC48 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 3AYA9KEC48 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 3AYA9KEC48 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 3AYA9KEC48 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| >5000 | mg/kg bw | LD50 | oral | Rat | NTP_ICE_acute_oral |
Showing 5 of 5 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Icosane | 204-018-1 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Emollient
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Eicosane?
Eicosane appears on 5 regulatory/inventory lists including detected; Furniture and Furnishings; Other direct contact consumer goods; Other indirect contact consumer goods, air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products, Indirect additives food contact (10/2018), and 2 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Eicosane used in cosmetics?
Yes, Eicosane is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Eicosane. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Eicosane come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Eicosane have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Eicosane is classified GHS Danger (H304) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Eicosane used outside industrial chemicals?
Eicosane also appears in cosmetics databases.