Hexyl Glycerin

INCI: HEXYL GLYCERIN

Function
Skin conditioning, antimicrobial, preservative booster
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Used as skin conditioner and preservative booster; no known restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Glycerin-derived multifunctional ingredient acting as skin conditioner and preservative booster with a clean safety profile and no known restrictions in EU or US regulations.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

multifunctional skin-conditioning preservative-booster

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexyl Glycerin safe in cosmetics?

Glycerin-derived multifunctional ingredient acting as skin conditioner and preservative booster with a clean safety profile and no known restrictions in EU or US regulations. The EU classifies Hexyl Glycerin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexyl Glycerin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hexyl Glycerin do in cosmetics?

Hexyl Glycerin functions as: Skin conditioning, antimicrobial, preservative booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyl Glycerin?

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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