Ethylhexyl Cyclohexyl Urea

INCI: ETHYLHEXYL CYCLOHEXYL UREA

CAS Number
541523-61-9
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very limited public toxicological data; no CIR review; no SCCS opinion. Urea derivatives occasionally release formaldehyde โ€” confirm this specific compound does NOT act as a formaldehyde donor before use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylhexyl Cyclohexyl Urea safe in cosmetics?

Very limited public toxicological data; no CIR review; no SCCS opinion. Urea derivatives occasionally release formaldehyde โ€” confirm this specific compound does NOT act as a formaldehyde donor before use. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Cyclohexyl Urea as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ethylhexyl Cyclohexyl Urea allowed in the EU?

Ethylhexyl Cyclohexyl Urea EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethylhexyl Cyclohexyl Urea do in cosmetics?

Ethylhexyl Cyclohexyl Urea functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 541523-61-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Cyclohexyl Urea?

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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