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Ethylene Dodecanedioate

INCI: ETHYLENE DODECANEDIOATE

CAS Number
54982-83-1
Function
Fragrance / masking agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; RIFM safety-assessed

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

4 study endpoints found for Ethylene Dodecanedioate. 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
NOAEL >=1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 300 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 3000 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse oral REACH
NOAEL 3000 mg/kg bw/day oral - oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Not genotoxic; not phototoxic; no developmental or reproductive hazard flags

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylene Dodecanedioate safe in cosmetics?

Not genotoxic; not phototoxic; no developmental or reproductive hazard flags The EU classifies Ethylene Dodecanedioate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Ethylene Dodecanedioate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethylene Dodecanedioate do in cosmetics?

Ethylene Dodecanedioate functions as: Fragrance / masking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 54982-83-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylene Dodecanedioate?

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 Ethylene Dodecanedioate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Ethylene Dodecanedioate is >=1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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