Ethylhexyl Pelargonate

INCI: ETHYLHEXYL PELARGONATE

CAS Number
Verify via CosIng — commonly cited as 59587-44-9 (confirm; this CAS is also associated with ethylhexyl neodecanoate in some databases)
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR assessed pelargonate esters under alkyl esters group safety assessment; safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe at typical use levels; no safety concerns identified in CIR assessment of alkyl esters.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylhexyl Pelargonate safe in cosmetics?

Safe at typical use levels; no safety concerns identified in CIR assessment of alkyl esters. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Pelargonate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Ethylhexyl Pelargonate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethylhexyl Pelargonate do in cosmetics?

Ethylhexyl Pelargonate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify via CosIng — commonly cited as 59587-44-9 (confirm; this CAS is also associated with ethylhexyl neodecanoate in some databases).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Pelargonate?

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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