Is 1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate safe in cosmetics?
1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate
INCI: 1,2-HEXANEDIYL DICAPRATE
1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate (CAS Likely registered under a composite CAS (verify with supplier; related to 1,2-hexanediol CAS 6920-22-5 esterified with capric acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety 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)
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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