Good Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Dioctyl Sebacate

INCI: DIETHYLHEXYL SEBACATE

CAS Number
122-62-3
Function
Emollient, Plasticizer, Solvent, Lubricant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Straight-chain variant listed as indirect food additive under 21 CFR. No specific cosmetic restrictions under FD&C Act or MoCRA. CIR Expert Panel concluded safe for use in cosmetic products at present practices (2010/2012, 7-1 vote).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Expert Verdict

CIR Expert Panel concluded safe for use in cosmetic products at present practices of use and concentration (2010/2012). No EU concentration cap; industry norm is 1-5%.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cir-safe no-sccs-opinion reach-registered plant-derived ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dioctyl Sebacate safe in cosmetics?

CIR Expert Panel concluded safe for use in cosmetic products at present practices of use and concentration (2010/2012). No EU concentration cap; industry norm is 1-5%. The EU classifies Dioctyl Sebacate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dioctyl Sebacate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dioctyl Sebacate do in cosmetics?

Dioctyl Sebacate functions as: Emollient, Plasticizer, Solvent, Lubricant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 122-62-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dioctyl Sebacate?

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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