Is Cyclohexylamine safe in cosmetics?
Cyclohexylamine has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cyclohexylamine
INCI: CYCLOHEXYLAMINE
Cyclohexylamine (CAS 108‑91‑8 (primary alicyclic amine used industrially as intermediate and corrosion inhibitor).) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Not a standard cosmetic ingredient; industrial chemical; if present, would. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
108‑91‑8 (primary alicyclic amine used industrially as intermediate and corrosion inhibitor).
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Function
Not a standard cosmetic ingredient; industrial chemical; if present, would likely be an impurity or used in trace as pH adjuster intermediate
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not a recognized cosmetic ingredient; would be considered an industrial chemical; potential concern under general safety provisions if present above trace impurity levels
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cyclohexylamine.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cyclohexylamine.
Regulatory Flags
eu_banned_cosmetics
fda_food_additive
eu_cosing_listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyclohexylamine allowed in the EU?
Cyclohexylamine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyclohexylamine do in cosmetics?
Cyclohexylamine functions as: Not a standard cosmetic ingredient; industrial chemical; if present, would likely be an impurity or used in trace as pH adjuster intermediate. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 108‑91‑8 (primary alicyclic amine used industrially as intermediate and corrosion inhibitor)..
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