Ethyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline

INCI: ETHYL HYDROXYMETHYL OLEYL OXAZOLINE

CAS Number
68140-98-7
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, emulsifier
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted, not specifically restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

ECHA classification indicates Skin Sens. 1 and Aquatic Chronic 3 in majority of notifications; oxazoline ring structure warrants careful evaluation; industrial origin as corrosion inhibitor raises purity questions for cosmetic-grade use.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline safe in cosmetics?

ECHA classification indicates Skin Sens. 1 and Aquatic Chronic 3 in majority of notifications; oxazoline ring structure warrants careful evaluation; industrial origin as corrosion inhibitor raises purity questions for cosmetic-grade use. The EU classifies Ethyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Ethyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68140-98-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline?

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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