Dilauryl Ether

INCI: DILAURYL ETHER

CAS Number
4542-57-8 (didodecyl ether)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR Expert Panel (2022/2026) assessed 8 fatty ethers including Dilauryl Ether and concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in present practices; not reported in use per VCRP with available concentration data; supplementary dermal irritation data recommended if introducing at novel concentrations; insufficient data noted for airbrush delivery systems

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dilauryl Ether safe in cosmetics?

CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in present practices; not reported in use per VCRP with available concentration data; supplementary dermal irritation data recommended if introducing at novel concentrations; insufficient data noted for airbrush delivery systems The EU classifies Dilauryl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dilauryl Ether allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dilauryl Ether do in cosmetics?

Dilauryl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4542-57-8 (didodecyl ether).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dilauryl Ether?

adequate 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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