Is Hexanediol Disalicylate safe in cosmetics?
Hexanediol Disalicylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexanediol Disalicylate
INCI: HEXANEDIOL DISALICYLATE
Hexanediol Disalicylate (CAS Not widely listed (ester of hexanediol + salicylic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not widely listed (ester of hexanediol + salicylic acid)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific 21 CFR restriction; salicylate-release must comply with OTC monograph if drug claims are made
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexanediol Disalicylate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Hexanediol Disalicylate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexanediol Disalicylate allowed in the EU?
Hexanediol Disalicylate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexanediol Disalicylate do in cosmetics?
Hexanediol Disalicylate functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely listed (ester of hexanediol + salicylic acid).
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