Is Ethylhexyl Gallate safe in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Gallate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethylhexyl Gallate
INCI: ETHYLHEXYL GALLATE
Ethylhexyl Gallate (CAS 1034-01-1 (octyl gallate; E 311 food additive designation)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
1034-01-1 (octyl gallate; E 311 food additive designation)
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Function
Antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — octyl gallate is GRAS for food use (21 CFR 184); no specific cosmetic restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethylhexyl Gallate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylhexyl Gallate allowed in the EU?
Ethylhexyl Gallate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylhexyl Gallate do in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Gallate functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1034-01-1 (octyl gallate; E 311 food additive designation).
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