Is Diethylhexylcyclohexane safe in cosmetics?
Diethylhexylcyclohexane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Diethylhexylcyclohexane
INCI: DIETHYLHEXYLCYCLOHEXANE
Diethylhexylcyclohexane (CAS 84753-08-2 / 100182-46-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific prohibition or restriction; allowed under general cosmetic safety requirements
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diethylhexylcyclohexane.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Diethylhexylcyclohexane — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diethylhexylcyclohexane allowed in the EU?
Diethylhexylcyclohexane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diethylhexylcyclohexane do in cosmetics?
Diethylhexylcyclohexane functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84753-08-2 / 100182-46-5.
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