Is Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol) safe in cosmetics?
Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol) has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol)
INCI: 1,2-HEXANEDIOL
Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol) (CAS 6920-22-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent, humectant, emollient, preservative booster, skin conditioning. NOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
Function
Solvent, humectant, emollient, preservative booster, skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
hexane-1,2-diol
InChIKey
FHKSXSQHXQEMOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol).
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Toxicological Studies
2 study endpoints found for Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol). NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =300 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ECHA |
| NOAEL | =700 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | Rat | chronic | ECHA |
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol) across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face Cream | 0.5–3 | 5 | CIR Safety Assessment |
| Serum | 0.5–3 | 5 | CIR Safety Assessment |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol) by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
2
Lowest NOAEL
300 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
700 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
Chemical Function
Solvent
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe
IFRA Transparency
SCIL (9/2019)
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol) allowed in the EU?
Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol) do in cosmetics?
Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol) functions as: Solvent, humectant, emollient, preservative booster, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6920-22-5.
What is the NOAEL for Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol)?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol) is =300 mg/kg bw/day based on a reproduction developmental study via oral route in Rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: ECHA.
Is Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol) used outside cosmetics?
Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol) also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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