Dihexyloxy Cyclohexane

INCI: DIHEXYLOXY CYCLOHEXANE

CAS Number
Verify — likely 1,4-bis(hexyloxy)cyclohexane; CAS not confirmed in available open databases
Function
Emollient, solvent (cyclohexane ether derivative)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific CFR listing identified; permitted by default if not prohibited.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Data gap: no CIR monograph, no SCCS opinion, and MoS not established. Full toxicology package required before CPSR acceptance, including acute toxicity, skin/eye irritation, sensitization studies (DPRA/KeratinoSens minimum), and genotoxicity battery. Not suitable for CPSR sign-off without supplier-provided safety data.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihexyloxy Cyclohexane safe in cosmetics?

Data gap: no CIR monograph, no SCCS opinion, and MoS not established. Full toxicology package required before CPSR acceptance, including acute toxicity, skin/eye irritation, sensitization studies (DPRA/KeratinoSens minimum), and genotoxicity battery. Not suitable for CPSR sign-off without supplier-provided safety data. The EU classifies Dihexyloxy Cyclohexane as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dihexyloxy Cyclohexane allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dihexyloxy Cyclohexane do in cosmetics?

Dihexyloxy Cyclohexane functions as: Emollient, solvent (cyclohexane ether derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify — likely 1,4-bis(hexyloxy)cyclohexane; CAS not confirmed in available open databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihexyloxy Cyclohexane?

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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