Dipentaerythrityl Hexaheptanoate/Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate

INCI: DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXAHEPTANOATE/HEXACAPRYLATE/HEXACAPRATE

CAS Number
70851-04-6
Function
Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FDA UNII registered (554N82UWVW)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Well-established ingredient in lip and skin care; constituent fatty acids (heptanoic, caprylic, capric) are food-grade and non-toxic.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dipentaerythrityl Hexaheptanoate/Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate safe in cosmetics?

Well-established ingredient in lip and skin care; constituent fatty acids (heptanoic, caprylic, capric) are food-grade and non-toxic. The EU classifies Dipentaerythrityl Hexaheptanoate/Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dipentaerythrityl Hexaheptanoate/Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate allowed in the EU?

Dipentaerythrityl Hexaheptanoate/Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dipentaerythrityl Hexaheptanoate/Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate do in cosmetics?

Dipentaerythrityl Hexaheptanoate/Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate functions as: Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70851-04-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dipentaerythrityl Hexaheptanoate/Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate?

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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