Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate

Also known as: Neopental glycol monohydroxypivalate, Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-, 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropyl ester, EINECS 214-222-2, Esterdiol 204, Hydracrylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropyl ester (+6 more)

INCI: 3-HYDROXY-2,2-DIMETHYLPROPYL HYDROXYPIVALATE

3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate (CAS 1115-20-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; humectant and emollient; polyol intermediate. Reported NOAEL =300 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.

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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning agent; humectant and emollient; polyol intermediate
Safety Rating
GOOD

Chemistry & Identifiers

Formula
C10H20O4
MW
204.26 g/mol
EC Number
214-222-2
PubChem CID
14218
IUPAC Name
(3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropyl) 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropanoate
InChIKey
SZCWBURCISJFEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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 3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate.

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for 3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL =300 mg/kg bw/day oral Rat chronic ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
NOAEL =1000 mg/kg bw/day oral Rat developmental ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID

ECHA REACH Registration

European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.

Registration Type
Intermediate
Tonnage Band
Intermediate use only
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No

Function Categories & List Membership

Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
No specific technical function Solvent

Expert Verdict

Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate.

NOAEL Studies Summary

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Public NOAEL study rows linked to 3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate by CAS number or substance name.

Studies
2
Lowest NOAEL
300 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID

Known Synonyms

Neopental glycol monohydroxypivalate Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-, 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropyl ester EINECS 214-222-2 Esterdiol 204 Hydracrylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropyl ester 3-Hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropyl 2,2-dimethylhydracrylate Hydroxyneopentyl hydroxypivalate Hydroxypivalic acid neopentyl glycol ester 3-(Hydroxypivaloyloxy)-2,2-dimethylpropanol Hydroxypivalyl hydroxypivalate Neopentyl glycol monohydroxypivalate

Chemical Function

Solvent No specific technical function

Australian Status

AICIS status: listed

Cross-Vertical Safety Context

Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.

SOURCE ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS DB_PHARMA CAS match

Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.

ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL3187512
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate safe in cosmetics?

3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is 3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate allowed in the EU?

3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate do in cosmetics?

3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate functions as: Skin conditioning agent; humectant and emollient; polyol intermediate. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1115-20-4.

What is the NOAEL for 3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for 3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate is =300 mg/kg bw/day based on a chronic study via oral route in Rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.

Is 3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate used outside cosmetics?

3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.

Does 3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

3-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydroxypivalate is classified GHS Danger (H318, H319) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

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