Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate ⚠️

INCI: ETHYLHEXYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

CAS Number
7425-14-1
Function
Skin Conditioning / Emollient / Fragrance Ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in cosmetic formulations in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

EU-prohibited substance with reproductive toxicity classification (H361d). CIR clearance applies for US formulations; SCCS confirmation required for EU market.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate ⚠️ safe in cosmetics?

EU-prohibited substance with reproductive toxicity classification (H361d). CIR clearance applies for US formulations; SCCS confirmation required for EU market. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate ⚠️ as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate ⚠️ allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate ⚠️ do in cosmetics?

Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate ⚠️ functions as: Skin Conditioning / Emollient / Fragrance Ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7425-14-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate ⚠️?

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.

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