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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
Expert Verdict
Permitted in EU and US at concentrations ≤5%; CLP H318 classified for serious eye damage—avoid eye contact; teratogenic effects observed only at maternally toxic doses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Hexanediol safe in cosmetics?
Permitted in EU and US at concentrations ≤5%; CLP H318 classified for serious eye damage—avoid eye contact; teratogenic effects observed only at maternally toxic doses. The EU classifies Ethyl Hexanediol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Ethyl Hexanediol allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Hexanediol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Hexanediol do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Hexanediol functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94-96-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Hexanediol?
not established 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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