Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
8 study endpoints found for Ethylhexyl Cocoate. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 6000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 800 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
Safe per CIR 2011 coconut oil derivatives assessment. Hydrolyzes to 2-ethylhexanol and coconut fatty acids, both safe metabolites. Used at 0.01-41% in cosmetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylhexyl Cocoate safe in cosmetics?
Safe per CIR 2011 coconut oil derivatives assessment. Hydrolyzes to 2-ethylhexanol and coconut fatty acids, both safe metabolites. Used at 0.01-41% in cosmetics. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Cocoate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 8 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Ethylhexyl Cocoate allowed in the EU?
Ethylhexyl Cocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylhexyl Cocoate do in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Cocoate functions as: Skin Conditioning - Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 92044-87-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Cocoate?
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.
What is the NOAEL for Ethylhexyl Cocoate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Ethylhexyl Cocoate is 1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 8 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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