Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Dimethyl Glutarate

INCI: DIMETHYL GLUTARATE

CAS Number
1119-40-0
Function
Solvent (dibasic ester)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR reviewed as part of dibasic ester group

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for Dimethyl Glutarate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day dermal rat dermal REACH

Expert Verdict

Solvent with good safety profile; may cause irritation at high concentrations via inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption; hydrolysis can produce trace methanol.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethyl Glutarate safe in cosmetics?

Solvent with good safety profile; may cause irritation at high concentrations via inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption; hydrolysis can produce trace methanol. The EU classifies Dimethyl Glutarate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Dimethyl Glutarate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dimethyl Glutarate do in cosmetics?

Dimethyl Glutarate functions as: Solvent (dibasic ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1119-40-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl Glutarate?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Dimethyl Glutarate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Dimethyl Glutarate is 1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a dermal study via dermal route in rat. Source: REACH.

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