Is Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid safe in cosmetics?
Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid
INCI: HEXYL HYDROXYCAPRIC ACID
Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid (CAS Not confirmed — not readily available in major databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not confirmed — not readily available in major databases
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Function
Skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction identified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid allowed in the EU?
Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid do in cosmetics?
Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid functions as: Skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — not readily available in major databases.
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