Is Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?
Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate
INCI: HEXYLDECYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate (CAS Not individually established) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning — emollient (alkyl ester). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning — emollient (alkyl ester)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — however, deleted from CIR alkyl esters review due to fetotoxicity concern with metabolite 2-ethylhexanoic acid
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?
Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?
Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient (alkyl ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually established.
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