1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate

INCI: 1,2-HEXANEDIYL DICAPRATE

CAS Number
Likely registered under a composite CAS (verify with supplier; related to 1,2-hexanediol CAS 6920-22-5 esterified with capric acid)
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited standalone toxicology; safety supported by read-across from 1,2-hexanediol (CIR safe) and capric acid (GRAS); verify CAS with supplier CoA before CPSR inclusion

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate safe in cosmetics?

Limited standalone toxicology; safety supported by read-across from 1,2-hexanediol (CIR safe) and capric acid (GRAS); verify CAS with supplier CoA before CPSR inclusion The EU classifies 1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate allowed in the EU?

1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate do in cosmetics?

1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Likely registered under a composite CAS (verify with supplier; related to 1,2-hexanediol CAS 6920-22-5 esterified with capric acid).

What is the Margin of Safety for 1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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