Chimyl Alcohol

INCI: CHIMYL ALCOHOL

CAS Number
6145-69-3 (racemic); 506-03-6 (S-isomer)
Function
Skin conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted; CIR: Safe as used (Amended Safety Assessment, 2013)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains approximately 2% batyl alcohol as impurity; high Log P may indicate bioaccumulation potential

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chimyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?

Contains approximately 2% batyl alcohol as impurity; high Log P may indicate bioaccumulation potential The EU classifies Chimyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Chimyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?

Chimyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Chimyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?

Chimyl Alcohol functions as: Skin conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6145-69-3 (racemic); 506-03-6 (S-isomer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Chimyl Alcohol?

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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