What regulatory lists include Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)?
Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including fracking; water, SCIL (9/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.
Cosmetic Ingredient
Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
Also known as: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hexyl-omega-hydroxy, Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hexyl-.omega.-hydroxy-, alpha-Alkyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) and/or poly(oxyethylene) polymers where the alkyl chain contains a minimum of six carbons, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu) 1,100
CAS 31726-34-8
Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (CAS 31726-34-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) is classified GHS Danger (H315, H320, H302, H312, H314, H227, H311, H318) 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
0
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
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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
6 fields
Name
Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
CAS Number
31726-34-8
DTXSID
DTXSID1049726
Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hexyl-omega-hydroxyPoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hexyl-.omega.-hydroxy-alpha-Alkyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) and/or poly(oxyethylene) polymers where the alkyl chain contains a minimum of six carbons, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu) 1,100
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
11 records
SolventSurfactant (surface active agent)Solubility enhancerEmulsifierCleaning agentWetting agent (non-aqueous)
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
2 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fracking; water | NY Department of Conservation | CPCat |
| SCIL (9/2019) | USEPA | Safer Chemical Ingredients List |
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
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-
Category
Surfactant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) used in cosmetics?
Yes, Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Hexeth-5. 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 Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) is classified GHS Danger (H315, H320, H302, H312, H314, H227, H311, H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) used outside industrial chemicals?
Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) also appears in cosmetics databases.