Dicetyl Adipate

INCI: DICETYL ADIPATE

CAS Number
| 4
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient, film forming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR-reviewed under adipate esters group; no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Equivocal in vitro phototoxicity result for related dibutyl adipate, but clinical phototoxicity test was negative. No concerns at typical cosmetic use levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dicetyl Adipate safe in cosmetics?

Equivocal in vitro phototoxicity result for related dibutyl adipate, but clinical phototoxicity test was negative. No concerns at typical cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Dicetyl Adipate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Dicetyl Adipate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dicetyl Adipate do in cosmetics?

Dicetyl Adipate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | 4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dicetyl Adipate?

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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