Is Hexeth-4 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Hexeth-4 Carboxylic Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexeth-4 Carboxylic Acid
INCI: HEXETH-4 CARBOXYLIC ACID
Hexeth-4 Carboxylic Acid (CAS 117591-36-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant (PEG-4 hexyl ether carboxylic acid). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Humectant (PEG-4 hexyl ether carboxylic acid)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[2-[2-(2-hexoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]acetic acid
InChIKey
CZCCHIDOMPOGLB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — PEG ether carboxylates reviewed under CIR alkyl PEG ether family; not restricted under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexeth-4 Carboxylic Acid.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hexeth-4 Carboxylic Acid.
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexeth-4 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?
Hexeth-4 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexeth-4 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?
Hexeth-4 Carboxylic Acid functions as: Humectant (PEG-4 hexyl ether carboxylic acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 117591-36-3.
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