Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Major safety flag: Metabolite 2-ethylhexanoic acid is a known developmental and reproductive toxicant in animal studies; CIR Panel explicitly flagged fetotoxicity concerns and declined clearance for this ingredient class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C14-18 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?
Major safety flag: Metabolite 2-ethylhexanoic acid is a known developmental and reproductive toxicant in animal studies; CIR Panel explicitly flagged fetotoxicity concerns and declined clearance for this ingredient class. The EU classifies C14-18 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is C14-18 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?
C14-18 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C14-18 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?
C14-18 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate functions as: Skin Conditioning (Emollient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS assigned (mixture of C14-18 fatty alcohol esters of 2-ethylhexanoic acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for C14-18 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate?
not established 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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