Is Dihexyldecyl Adipate safe in cosmetics?
Dihexyldecyl Adipate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihexyldecyl Adipate
INCI: DIHEXYLDECYL ADIPATE
Dihexyldecyl Adipate (CAS Verify — not individually confirmed in open databases; structurally bis(2-hexyldecyl) adipate. Related analog Diethylhexyl Adipate = 103-23-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning, plasticizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Verify — not individually confirmed in open databases; structurally bis(2-hexyldecyl) adipate. Related analog Diethylhexyl Adipate = 103-23-1
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, plasticizer
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed under 21 CFR prohibited/restricted. CIR concluded related adipate esters safe as used (1984, reaffirmed 2005/2006)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihexyldecyl Adipate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihexyldecyl Adipate allowed in the EU?
Dihexyldecyl Adipate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihexyldecyl Adipate do in cosmetics?
Dihexyldecyl Adipate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, plasticizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify — not individually confirmed in open databases; structurally bis(2-hexyldecyl) adipate. Related analog Diethylhexyl Adipate = 103-23-1.
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