Ethyl Ethylhexanoate

INCI: ETHYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

CAS Number
2983-37-1
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; CIR assessed safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

ESIS flags the broader ethylhexanoate class with reproductive risk for ethylhexyl ethylhexanoate specifically; formulate to be non-irritating.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?

ESIS flags the broader ethylhexanoate class with reproductive risk for ethylhexyl ethylhexanoate specifically; formulate to be non-irritating. The EU classifies Ethyl Ethylhexanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethyl Ethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethyl Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Ethylhexanoate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2983-37-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Ethylhexanoate?

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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