Hexanal Diethyl Acetal

INCI: HEXANAL DIETHYL ACETAL

CAS Number
6614-69-3
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific 21 CFR prohibition

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Hydrolysis can regenerate hexanal under acidic conditions; ensure stability testing in low-pH formulations; limited standalone toxicological dataset supported by read-across from hexanal and structural analogs.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexanal Diethyl Acetal safe in cosmetics?

Hydrolysis can regenerate hexanal under acidic conditions; ensure stability testing in low-pH formulations; limited standalone toxicological dataset supported by read-across from hexanal and structural analogs. The EU classifies Hexanal Diethyl Acetal as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexanal Diethyl Acetal allowed in the EU?

Hexanal Diethyl Acetal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hexanal Diethyl Acetal do in cosmetics?

Hexanal Diethyl Acetal functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6614-69-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexanal Diethyl Acetal?

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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