Decyltetradecanoic Acid

INCI: DECYLTETRADECANOIC ACID

CAS Number
PubChem CID 175556 — CAS requires supplier confirmation (likely 31080-39-4)
Function
Emollient / Skin conditioning agent (branched-chain fatty acid)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted. CIR reviewed myristic acid and related tetradecanoic acid esters as safe.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Confirm CAS with supplier CoA. Read-across from CIR fatty acid review is robust. Low concern overall.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Decyltetradecanoic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Confirm CAS with supplier CoA. Read-across from CIR fatty acid review is robust. Low concern overall. The EU classifies Decyltetradecanoic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Decyltetradecanoic Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Decyltetradecanoic Acid do in cosmetics?

Decyltetradecanoic Acid functions as: Emollient / Skin conditioning agent (branched-chain fatty acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: PubChem CID 175556 — CAS requires supplier confirmation (likely 31080-39-4).

What is the Margin of Safety for Decyltetradecanoic Acid?

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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