Dicetyl Ether

INCI: DICETYL ETHER

CAS Number
4113-12-6
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration (2022 report)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR Expert Panel concluded safety by read-across within the fatty ether group, despite absence of manufacturing data for some analogs.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dicetyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

CIR Expert Panel concluded safety by read-across within the fatty ether group, despite absence of manufacturing data for some analogs. The EU classifies Dicetyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Dicetyl Ether allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dicetyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Dicetyl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4113-12-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dicetyl Ether?

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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