Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low systemic concern due to molecular size and inertness. HMIS Health rating: 1 (slight hazard). MoS data gap is a documentation issue, not a safety alarm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Henicosane safe in cosmetics?
Low systemic concern due to molecular size and inertness. HMIS Health rating: 1 (slight hazard). MoS data gap is a documentation issue, not a safety alarm. The EU classifies Henicosane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Henicosane allowed in the EU?
Henicosane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Henicosane do in cosmetics?
Henicosane functions as: Skin conditioning / emollient (saturated C21 hydrocarbon). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 629-94-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Henicosane?
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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