Is Hexyldeceth-20 safe in cosmetics?
Hexyldeceth-20 has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexyldeceth-20
Also known as: Polyoxyethylene 2-hexyldecyl ether, Polyethylene glycol 2-hexyldecyl ether, Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(2-hexyldecyl)-ω-hydroxy-, Ethoxylated 2-hexyl-1-decanol, EC No.: 500-116-6 (+9 more)
INCI: HEXYLDECETH-20
Hexyldeceth-20 (CAS 52609-19-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant — emulsifying agent / solubilizer (branched alkyl PEG ether, high. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Hexyldeceth-20 is classified GHS Danger (H318, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Surfactant — emulsifying agent / solubilizer (branched alkyl PEG ether, high HLB)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
500-116-6
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — included in CIR Alkyl PEG Ethers assessment; safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexyldeceth-20.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
No longer valid
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hexyldeceth-20.
Known Synonyms
Polyoxyethylene 2-hexyldecyl ether
Polyethylene glycol 2-hexyldecyl ether
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(2-hexyldecyl)-ω-hydroxy-
Ethoxylated 2-hexyl-1-decanol
EC No.: 500-116-6
500-116-6
Nikkol BH 7
Emalex 1610
Emalex 1625
Nikkol BH 25
Nikkol BH 10
BH 10
Emalex 1620
Emulgen 1620G
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexyldeceth-20 allowed in the EU?
Hexyldeceth-20 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexyldeceth-20 do in cosmetics?
Hexyldeceth-20 functions as: Surfactant — emulsifying agent / solubilizer (branched alkyl PEG ether, high HLB). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52609-19-5.
Is Hexyldeceth-20 used outside cosmetics?
Hexyldeceth-20 also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Hexyldeceth-20 have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Hexyldeceth-20 is classified GHS Danger (H318, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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