Is Ethyl Acetoxyhexanoate safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Acetoxyhexanoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Acetoxyhexanoate
INCI: ETHYL ACETOXYHEXANOATE
Ethyl Acetoxyhexanoate (CAS Verify against CosIng — likely 22125-58-6 (ethyl 3-acetoxyhexanoate) or positional isomers) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (perfuming agent). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Verify against CosIng — likely 22125-58-6 (ethyl 3-acetoxyhexanoate) or positional isomers
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Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Acetoxyhexanoate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ethyl Acetoxyhexanoate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Acetoxyhexanoate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Acetoxyhexanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Acetoxyhexanoate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Acetoxyhexanoate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify against CosIng — likely 22125-58-6 (ethyl 3-acetoxyhexanoate) or positional isomers.
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