Diethyl Adipate

INCI: DIETHYL ADIPATE

CAS Number
141-28-6
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning (emollient)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not listed as prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR 700

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Simple diester of adipic acid and ethanol; expected to hydrolyze to adipic acid and ethanol with no specific CIR monograph for this ester.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component endocrine_disruptor ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diethyl Adipate safe in cosmetics?

Simple diester of adipic acid and ethanol; expected to hydrolyze to adipic acid and ethanol with no specific CIR monograph for this ester. The EU classifies Diethyl Adipate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Diethyl Adipate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Diethyl Adipate do in cosmetics?

Diethyl Adipate functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning (emollient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 141-28-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Diethyl Adipate?

not established 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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