Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Decyl Alcohol

INCI: DECYL ALCOHOL

CAS Number
112-30-1
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (cleansing), foam booster, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR; CIR reviewed as part of fatty alcohols group (safe as used)

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Safety Data

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

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system at high levels.
Long-term Exposure Effects
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

Expert Verdict

Naturally derived from coconut or palm oil hydrolysis; safe at typical use concentrations with minimal irritation risk at high undiluted levels; palm-derived sourcing may require RSPO documentation for COSMOS claims.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component natural-origin epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Decyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?

Naturally derived from coconut or palm oil hydrolysis; safe at typical use concentrations with minimal irritation risk at high undiluted levels; palm-derived sourcing may require RSPO documentation for COSMOS claims. The EU classifies Decyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Decyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Decyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?

Decyl Alcohol functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (cleansing), foam booster, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 112-30-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Decyl 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.

Compliance Tools

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