What is the NOAEL for 2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate?
2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate has 8 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0 % via Dermal in Human. Source: NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate
Also known as: Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, EINECS 249-862-1, UNII-2865993309
CAS 29806-73-3
2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate (CAS 29806-73-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 5 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
8
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
5
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
9 fields
Name
2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate
CAS Number
29806-73-3
DTXSID
DTXSID3027958
Molecular Formula
C24H48O2
InChI Key
SFAAOBGYWOUHLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
368.365431
Synonyms
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl esterEINECS 249-862-1UNII-2865993309
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
23 records
Softener and conditionerFragranceLubricating agentSolventPlasticizerThickening agent
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
5 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Europe; plastic_additive | European Chemicals Agency | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
| Europe; Personal care | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Personal care | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| consumer_product | P&G | Proctor & Gamble |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 8 of 8 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2865993309 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 2865993309 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 2865993309 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 2865993309 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| - | % | Incidence of positive responses | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
| 2700 | ug/cm2 | Induction dose per skin area | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
| >5000 | mg/kg bw | LD50 | oral | Rat | NTP_ICE_acute_oral |
| 3 | unitless | Relative reliability score | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
Showing 8 of 8 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | 2-ethylhexyl palmitate | 249-862-1 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
emollient
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include 2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate?
2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe; plastic_additive, Europe; Personal care, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is 2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate used in cosmetics?
Yes, 2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Ethylhexyl Palmitate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for 2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is 2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate used outside industrial chemicals?
2-Ethylhexyl hexadecanoate also appears in cosmetics databases.