Is Decyltetradecanoic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Decyltetradecanoic Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Decyltetradecanoic Acid
INCI: DECYLTETRADECANOIC ACID
Decyltetradecanoic Acid (CAS PubChem CID 175556 — CAS requires supplier confirmation (likely 31080-39-4)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient / Skin conditioning agent (branched-chain fatty acid). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
PubChem CID 175556 — CAS requires supplier confirmation (likely 31080-39-4)
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Function
Emollient / Skin conditioning agent (branched-chain fatty acid)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted. CIR reviewed myristic acid and related tetradecanoic acid esters as safe.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Decyltetradecanoic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Decyltetradecanoic Acid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decyltetradecanoic Acid allowed in the EU?
Decyltetradecanoic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decyltetradecanoic Acid do in cosmetics?
Decyltetradecanoic Acid functions as: Emollient / Skin conditioning agent (branched-chain fatty acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: PubChem CID 175556 — CAS requires supplier confirmation (likely 31080-39-4).
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