Cyclohexylethanol

INCI: CYCLOHEXYLETHANOL

CAS Number
Not clearly indexed under this generic name; analogs (e.g., cyclohexanol) have RIFM safety assessments.
Function
Fragrance ingredient, solvent, or humectant-like co-solvent; alicyclic alcohols are common fragrance materials
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited or restricted by FDA as a cosmetic ingredient; general safety requirement applies

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Fragrance ingredient with adequate safety margin; mild irritation possible at higher concentrations; inhalation evaluation recommended for spray applications

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyclohexylethanol safe in cosmetics?

Fragrance ingredient with adequate safety margin; mild irritation possible at higher concentrations; inhalation evaluation recommended for spray applications The EU classifies Cyclohexylethanol as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Cyclohexylethanol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cyclohexylethanol do in cosmetics?

Cyclohexylethanol functions as: Fragrance ingredient, solvent, or humectant-like co-solvent; alicyclic alcohols are common fragrance materials. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not clearly indexed under this generic name; analogs (e.g., cyclohexanol) have RIFM safety assessments..

What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclohexylethanol?

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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