Is Tetradecene safe in cosmetics?
Tetradecene has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tetradecene
INCI: TETRADECENE
Tetradecene (CAS 1120-36-1 (1-tetradecene)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Solvent, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tetradecene.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tetradecene.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Tetradecene by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
9
Lowest NOAEL
101 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1010 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA_REACH_reach_study_results_dossiers_23-05-2023.zip
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetradecene allowed in the EU?
Tetradecene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetradecene do in cosmetics?
Tetradecene functions as: Solvent, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1120-36-1 (1-tetradecene).
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