Is Diethylhexyl IPDI safe in cosmetics?
Diethylhexyl IPDI has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Diethylhexyl IPDI
INCI: DIETHYLHEXYL IPDI
Diethylhexyl IPDI (CAS 185568-15-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding agent, film former. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binding agent, film former
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-ethylhexyl N-[3-[(2-ethylhexoxycarbonylamino)methyl]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexyl]carbamate
InChIKey
XQEIGFORGRLJGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diethylhexyl IPDI.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Film former
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Diethylhexyl IPDI.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Film former
Binder
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diethylhexyl IPDI allowed in the EU?
Diethylhexyl IPDI EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diethylhexyl IPDI do in cosmetics?
Diethylhexyl IPDI functions as: Binding agent, film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 185568-15-4.
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