Is Hexetidine safe in cosmetics?
Hexetidine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexetidine
INCI: HEXETIDINE
Hexetidine (CAS | Hexenyloxy-propanenitrile) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial, oral care, preservative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antimicrobial, oral care, preservative
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in OTC oral care products; not specifically restricted under 21 CFR for cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexetidine.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Hexetidine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
eu_cosing_listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexetidine allowed in the EU?
Hexetidine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexetidine do in cosmetics?
Hexetidine functions as: Antimicrobial, oral care, preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | Hexenyloxy-propanenitrile.
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