Cyclohexylglycerin

INCI: CYCLOHEXYLGLYCERIN

CAS Number
Not provided in COSMILE public entry; must be confirmed from supplier specification; notified as a cosmetic ingredient in 2022 regulatory updates.
Function
Humectant – holds and retains moisture in cosmetic products.
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA prohibition or restriction; general cosmetic safety standard applies.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cyclohexylglycerin is a humectant ingredient with good safety profile, no regulatory restrictions in EU or US, and adequate margin of safety for cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyclohexylglycerin safe in cosmetics?

Cyclohexylglycerin is a humectant ingredient with good safety profile, no regulatory restrictions in EU or US, and adequate margin of safety for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Cyclohexylglycerin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cyclohexylglycerin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cyclohexylglycerin do in cosmetics?

Cyclohexylglycerin functions as: Humectant – holds and retains moisture in cosmetic products.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not provided in COSMILE public entry; must be confirmed from supplier specification; notified as a cosmetic ingredient in 2022 regulatory updates..

What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclohexylglycerin?

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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