Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Docosane

INCI: DOCOSANE

CAS Number
629-97-0
Function
Skin conditioning agent – emollient; viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction; TSCA listed

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Docosane. 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 50 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOEL 50 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Petrochemical origin requires verification of PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) content per EP/USP mineral hydrocarbon purity standards; ensure cosmetic-grade specification.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Docosane safe in cosmetics?

Petrochemical origin requires verification of PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) content per EP/USP mineral hydrocarbon purity standards; ensure cosmetic-grade specification. The EU classifies Docosane as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Docosane allowed in the EU?

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

What does Docosane do in cosmetics?

Docosane functions as: Skin conditioning agent – emollient; viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 629-97-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Docosane?

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 Docosane?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Docosane is 50 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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