Is Decane safe in cosmetics?
Decane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Decane
Also known as: 4-01-00-00464, BRN 1696981, Decyl hydride, EINECS 204-686-4, UNII-NK85062OIY
INCI: DECANE
Decane (CAS 124-18-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient / Solvent. NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 124-18-5 →
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Decane is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Emollient / Solvent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
decane
InChIKey
DIOQZVSQGTUSAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed. No specific prohibitions. Commonly used as a cosmetic solvent and emollient.
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Decane.
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Short-term Exposure Effects
If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.
Long-term Exposure Effects
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Decane across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (2)
Carcinogen Classification
No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).
Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
ICSC Safety Card
0428
Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Plasticizer
Solvent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Decane.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
4-01-00-00464
BRN 1696981
Decyl hydride
EINECS 204-686-4
UNII-NK85062OIY
Chemical Function
Solvent
Plasticizer
Deodorizer
Viscosity modifier
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
detected; Other direct contact consumer goods
Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment - laundry stain remover; detected; Europe
Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment - laundry stain remover; detected; Europe
consumer_product; detected; Europe
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Vehicle - car interior
detected; Europe; Vehicle - car interior
air; Arts and crafts/Office supplies - children's art and toys - modeling clay; detected; emissions; Europe
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
DECANE
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL134537
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decane allowed in the EU?
Decane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decane do in cosmetics?
Decane functions as: Emollient / Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124-18-5.
Is Decane used outside cosmetics?
Decane also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Decane have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Decane is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Compliance Tools
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