Decyl Methyl Ether

INCI: DECYL METHYL ETHER

CAS Number
7289-52-3
Function
Skin conditioning / emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

CIR fatty ether report covers Didecyl Ether and Dicaprylyl Ether specifically; Decyl Methyl Ether is a shorter-chain asymmetric ether—read-across is reasonable but not exact; consider inhalation data if used in spray formats

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Decyl Methyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

CIR fatty ether report covers Didecyl Ether and Dicaprylyl Ether specifically; Decyl Methyl Ether is a shorter-chain asymmetric ether—read-across is reasonable but not exact; consider inhalation data if used in spray formats The EU classifies Decyl Methyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Decyl Methyl Ether allowed in the EU?

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

What does Decyl Methyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Decyl Methyl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning / emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7289-52-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Decyl Methyl Ether?

not established 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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