Is Myristyl Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?
Myristyl Ethylhexanoate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Myristyl Ethylhexanoate
INCI: MYRISTYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
Myristyl Ethylhexanoate (CAS 8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as 6. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR reviewed; not prohibited/restricted under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Myristyl Ethylhexanoate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Myristyl Ethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?
Myristyl Ethylhexanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Myristyl Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?
Myristyl Ethylhexanoate functions as: 6. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8.
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