Hexyl Acetate

INCI: HEXYL ACETATE

CAS Number
142-92-7
Function
Fragrance, Flavouring
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FEMA GRAS #2565; CIR safe as used in 2012

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Hexyl Acetate is a low-risk Cramer Class I fragrance ester with no EU Annex restrictions, no IFRA limits, massive margins of safety across all endpoints (>94,000x), and CIR clearance for cosmetics.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Hexyl Acetate is a low-risk Cramer Class I fragrance ester with no EU Annex restrictions, no IFRA limits, massive margins of safety across all endpoints (>94,000x), and CIR clearance for cosmetics. The EU classifies Hexyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Hexyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hexyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Hexyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance, Flavouring. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 142-92-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyl Acetate?

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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