C16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether

INCI: C16-18 HYDROXYALKYL HYDROXYDIMERDILINOLEYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not assigned (UVCB — ether from reaction of dimerized linoleyl alcohol with C16-18 olefin oxide)
Function
Skin conditioning; emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Insufficient data — no published MoS calculation available

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Data gap: No standalone CIR/SCCS assessment. CPSR requires supplier safety dossier or commissioned toxicological evaluation. Read-across from structurally similar ethers may be needed.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Data gap: No standalone CIR/SCCS assessment. CPSR requires supplier safety dossier or commissioned toxicological evaluation. Read-across from structurally similar ethers may be needed. The EU classifies C16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is C16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether allowed in the EU?

C16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether do in cosmetics?

C16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning; emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (UVCB — ether from reaction of dimerized linoleyl alcohol with C16-18 olefin oxide).

What is the Margin of Safety for C16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether?

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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