Cyclohexanediol Bis-Ethylhexanoate

INCI: CYCLOHEXANEDIOL BIS-ETHYLHEXANOATE

CAS Number
Public cosmetic databases list the INCI but not always the CAS in open-facing records; full dossier should obtain CAS from supplier TDS/SDS.
Function
Bleaching / skin brightening ingredient (lightens shade of hair or skin)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Recognized as a cosmetic ingredient via INCI listing; no specific FDA or CIR restriction identified; manufacturer must ensure non-drug positioning and safety at intended brightening levels.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

As a skin-brightening agent, regulatory and marketing teams should ensure it is not positioned as a drug/depigmenting active in jurisdictions where lightening claims are tightly controlled; long-term exposure data and potential for pigmentary rebound or PIH in darker skin types should be monitored post-market.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyclohexanediol Bis-Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?

As a skin-brightening agent, regulatory and marketing teams should ensure it is not positioned as a drug/depigmenting active in jurisdictions where lightening claims are tightly controlled; long-term exposure data and potential for pigmentary rebound or PIH in darker skin types should be monitored post-market. The EU classifies Cyclohexanediol Bis-Ethylhexanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cyclohexanediol Bis-Ethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?

Cyclohexanediol Bis-Ethylhexanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cyclohexanediol Bis-Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?

Cyclohexanediol Bis-Ethylhexanoate functions as: Bleaching / skin brightening ingredient (lightens shade of hair or skin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Public cosmetic databases list the INCI but not always the CAS in open-facing records; full dossier should obtain CAS from supplier TDS/SDS..

What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclohexanediol Bis-Ethylhexanoate?

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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