Cosmetic Ingredient

Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)

Also known as: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hexyl-omega-hydroxy, Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hexyl-.omega.-hydroxy-, alpha-Alkyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) and/or poly(oxyethylene) polymers where the alkyl chain contains a minimum of six carbons, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu) 1,100

CAS 31726-34-8

Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (CAS 31726-34-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
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 6 fields
Name
Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
CAS Number
31726-34-8
DTXSID
DTXSID1049726
Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hexyl-omega-hydroxyPoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hexyl-.omega.-hydroxy-alpha-Alkyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) and/or poly(oxyethylene) polymers where the alkyl chain contains a minimum of six carbons, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu) 1,100

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 11 records
SolventSurfactant (surface active agent)Solubility enhancerEmulsifierCleaning agentWetting agent (non-aqueous)

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
fracking; waterNY Department of ConservationCPCat
SCIL (9/2019)USEPASafer Chemical Ingredients List

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

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

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

What regulatory lists include Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)?

Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including fracking; water, SCIL (9/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) used in cosmetics?

Yes, Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Hexeth-5. 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 Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) is classified GHS Danger (H315, H320, H302, H312, H314, H227, H311, H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) used outside industrial chemicals?

Alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) also appears in cosmetics databases.