Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid

INCI: HEXYL HYDROXYCAPRIC ACID

CAS Number
Not confirmed — not readily available in major databases
Function
Skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction identified

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Major data gap: No CIR/RIFM/SCCS safety assessment found. CAS unconfirmed. Requires independent toxicological testing before CPSR inclusion.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid safe in cosmetics?

Major data gap: No CIR/RIFM/SCCS safety assessment found. CAS unconfirmed. Requires independent toxicological testing before CPSR inclusion. The EU classifies Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid do in cosmetics?

Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid functions as: Skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — not readily available in major databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyl Hydroxycapric Acid?

not established 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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