Is Cyclohexylethanol safe in cosmetics?
Cyclohexylethanol has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cyclohexylethanol
INCI: CYCLOHEXYLETHANOL
Cyclohexylethanol (CAS Not clearly indexed under this generic name; analogs (e.g., cyclohexanol) have RIFM safety assessments.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient, solvent, or humectant-like co-solvent; alicyclic alcohols. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not clearly indexed under this generic name; analogs (e.g., cyclohexanol) have RIFM safety assessments.
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Function
Fragrance ingredient, solvent, or humectant-like co-solvent; alicyclic alcohols are common fragrance materials
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not prohibited or restricted by FDA as a cosmetic ingredient; general safety requirement applies
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cyclohexylethanol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cyclohexylethanol.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyclohexylethanol allowed in the EU?
Cyclohexylethanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyclohexylethanol do in cosmetics?
Cyclohexylethanol functions as: Fragrance ingredient, solvent, or humectant-like co-solvent; alicyclic alcohols are common fragrance materials. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not clearly indexed under this generic name; analogs (e.g., cyclohexanol) have RIFM safety assessments..
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