Hexyl Hexanoate

INCI: HEXYL HEXANOATE

CAS Number
6378-65-0
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not genotoxic (read-across from hexyl isobutyrate CAS 2349-07-7); not phototoxic; not PBT

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexyl Hexanoate safe in cosmetics?

Not genotoxic (read-across from hexyl isobutyrate CAS 2349-07-7); not phototoxic; not PBT The EU classifies Hexyl Hexanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexyl Hexanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hexyl Hexanoate do in cosmetics?

Hexyl Hexanoate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6378-65-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyl Hexanoate?

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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