NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether

Also known as: 3,6,9,12,15,18-Hexaoxatriacontan-1-ol, 4-01-00-02407, BRN 1715367, Dodecyl hexaethylene glycol, Dodecyl hexaoxyethylene monoether (+7 more)

CAS 3055-96-7

Hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether (CAS 3055-96-7) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 18 fields
Name
Hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether
CAS Number
3055-96-7
DTXSID
DTXSID6058633
Molecular Formula
C24H50O7
InChI Key
OJCFEGKCRWEVSN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
450.355654
Synonyms
3,6,9,12,15,18-Hexaoxatriacontan-1-ol4-01-00-02407BRN 1715367Dodecyl hexaethylene glycolDodecyl hexaoxyethylene monoetherEINECS 221-282-3Hexaethylene glycol dodecyl etherHexaethylene glycol lauryl etherHexa(oxydiethanol) monodecyl etherHexaoxyethylene dodecyl monoetherLauryl hexaethoxylateUNII-J2N33740SH

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
Cleaning agentDispersing agentWetting agent (non-aqueous)

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
J2N33740SHUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
J2N33740SHUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
J2N33740SHUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
J2N33740SHUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
UV Filter
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether?

Hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is J2N33740SH UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

Is Hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether used in cosmetics?

Yes, Hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Laureth-6. 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 Hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether is classified GHS Danger (H302, H318, H400) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is Hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether used outside industrial chemicals?

Hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether also appears in cosmetics databases.