Is Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate safe in cosmetics?
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
INCI: DIETHYLHEXYL 2,6-NAPHTHALATE
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate (CAS 127474-91-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, UV photostabilizer, solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Emollient, UV photostabilizer, solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
bis(2-ethylhexyl) naphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylate
InChIKey
UFVWHIGSVGIZRQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed in 21 CFR 700 prohibited or restricted substances; FDA permits use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate.
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EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
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Hazard Class and Category
Aquatic Chronic 4
Hazard Statements
- H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Inserted via ATP: ATP01
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
UV stabilizer
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
Chemical Function
Solvent
Softener and conditioner
UV stabilizer
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the introduction volume of the chemical exceeds 1...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate allowed in the EU?
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate do in cosmetics?
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate functions as: Emollient, UV photostabilizer, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 127474-91-3.
Is Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate used outside cosmetics?
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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