Is Cyclododecyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Cyclododecyl Acetate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cyclododecyl Acetate
INCI: CYCLODODECYL ACETATE
Cyclododecyl Acetate (CAS 6221-92-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
cyclododecyl acetate
InChIKey
AWJATTSJDXARCL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted. Listed in the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cyclododecyl Acetate.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | - | 0 | 6750 | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cyclododecyl Acetate.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyclododecyl Acetate allowed in the EU?
Cyclododecyl Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyclododecyl Acetate do in cosmetics?
Cyclododecyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6221-92-7.
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