Is Cyclohexane safe in cosmetics?
Cyclohexane has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cyclohexane
INCI: CYCLOHEXANE
Cyclohexane (CAS 110-82-7 (general chemical data; not a standard cosmetic INCI entry)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Industrial solvent; not typically used as an intentional cosmetic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
110-82-7 (general chemical data; not a standard cosmetic INCI entry)
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Function
Industrial solvent; not typically used as an intentional cosmetic ingredient due to volatility and inhalation/central nervous system toxicity.
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
No CIR cosmetic monograph; not recognized as a standard cosmetic ingredient; any use would be as residual solvent with limits established via ICH/Q3C-type reasoning.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cyclohexane.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cyclohexane.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
jecfa_concern
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyclohexane allowed in the EU?
Cyclohexane EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyclohexane do in cosmetics?
Cyclohexane functions as: Industrial solvent; not typically used as an intentional cosmetic ingredient due to volatility and inhalation/central nervous system toxicity.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 110-82-7 (general chemical data; not a standard cosmetic INCI entry).
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