Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains approximately 2% batyl alcohol as impurity; high Log P may indicate bioaccumulation potential
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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