Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Non-hydrogenated form may undergo oxidation and peroxide formation during storage; hydrogenated form preferred for stability; Health Canada assessment confirms low risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Didecene safe in cosmetics?
Non-hydrogenated form may undergo oxidation and peroxide formation during storage; hydrogenated form preferred for stability; Health Canada assessment confirms low risk. The EU classifies Didecene as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Didecene allowed in the EU?
Didecene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Didecene do in cosmetics?
Didecene functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS assigned for non-hydrogenated 1-decene dimer (hydrogenated form: 68649-11-6).
What is the Margin of Safety for Didecene?
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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