Is Hexyloxodecanamide MEA safe in cosmetics?
Hexyloxodecanamide MEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexyloxodecanamide MEA
INCI: HEXYLOXODECANAMIDE MEA
Hexyloxodecanamide MEA (CAS 884905-11-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin protecting agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin protecting agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-hexyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-oxodecanamide
InChIKey
OKPVDVORYUWJHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction; CIR reviewed ethanolamide class (secondary carboxamides of alkyl carboxylic acids + ethanolamine) as safe in present practices
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexyloxodecanamide MEA.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hexyloxodecanamide MEA.
Chemical Function
Humectant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexyloxodecanamide MEA allowed in the EU?
Hexyloxodecanamide MEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexyloxodecanamide MEA do in cosmetics?
Hexyloxodecanamide MEA functions as: Skin protecting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 884905-11-7.
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