Is Dioctyldodecyl Sebacate safe in cosmetics?
Dioctyldodecyl Sebacate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dioctyldodecyl Sebacate
Also known as: (+/-)-Dioctyldodecyl sebacate, Bis(2-octyldodecyl) sebacate, Decanedioic acid, bis(2-octyldodecyl) ester
INCI: DIOCTYLDODECYL SEBACATE
Dioctyldodecyl Sebacate (CAS 69275-01-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning, solvent. NOAEL 178 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
bis(2-octyldodecyl) decanedioate
InChIKey
VOKLGPGMRNGCOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR reviewed dialkyl sebacates; part of CPDat database
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dioctyldodecyl Sebacate.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Dioctyldodecyl Sebacate across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dioctyldodecyl Sebacate.
Known Synonyms
(+/-)-Dioctyldodecyl sebacate
Bis(2-octyldodecyl) sebacate
Decanedioic acid, bis(2-octyldodecyl) ester
Chemical Function
Solvent
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dioctyldodecyl Sebacate allowed in the EU?
Dioctyldodecyl Sebacate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dioctyldodecyl Sebacate do in cosmetics?
Dioctyldodecyl Sebacate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69275-01-0.
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