What is the NOAEL for Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester?
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is T80A3T38WE UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester
CAS 4219-49-2
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester (CAS 4219-49-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
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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
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester
CAS Number
4219-49-2
DTXSID
DTXSID10863345
Molecular Formula
C18H36O3
InChI Key
BXCRLBBIZJSWNS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
300.266445
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
10 records
Softener and conditionerEmulsifierOpaciferStabilizing agentSurfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SCIL (9/2019) | USEPA | Safer Chemical Ingredients List |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T80A3T38WE | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| T80A3T38WE | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| T80A3T38WE | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| T80A3T38WE | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 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 | 2-hydroxyethyl palmitate | 224-160-8 | 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
emulsifier
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester?
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including SCIL (9/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester used in cosmetics?
Yes, Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Glycol Palmitate. 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 Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester 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.
Is Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester used outside industrial chemicals?
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester also appears in cosmetics databases.