Is Decyl Succinate safe in cosmetics?
Decyl Succinate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Decyl Succinate
INCI: DECYL SUCCINATE
Decyl Succinate (CAS 2530-33-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient / Skin conditioning agent (dicarboxylic acid ester). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Emollient / Skin conditioning agent (dicarboxylic acid ester)
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-decoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid
InChIKey
SJILKDPNOANEEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR Parts 700–740; CIR reviewed dicarboxylic acid esters as safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Decyl Succinate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Decyl Succinate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decyl Succinate allowed in the EU?
Decyl Succinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decyl Succinate do in cosmetics?
Decyl Succinate functions as: Emollient / Skin conditioning agent (dicarboxylic acid ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2530-33-8.
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