Hexadecyleicosanoic Acid

INCI: HEXADECYLEICOSANOIC ACID

CAS Number
93084-36-1
Function
Emollient, skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Limited published standalone toxicological data; structural class (branched fatty acids) has excellent safety history. Supplier CoA and read-across dossier recommended for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexadecyleicosanoic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Limited published standalone toxicological data; structural class (branched fatty acids) has excellent safety history. Supplier CoA and read-across dossier recommended for CPSR. The EU classifies Hexadecyleicosanoic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexadecyleicosanoic Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hexadecyleicosanoic Acid do in cosmetics?

Hexadecyleicosanoic Acid functions as: Emollient, skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93084-36-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexadecyleicosanoic Acid?

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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