Hexyl Isovalerate

CAS Number
10032-13-0
Function
Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not genotoxic; not phototoxic/photoallergenic; not PBT; respiratory exposure below TTC by factor of 452x

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexyl Isovalerate safe in cosmetics?

Not genotoxic; not phototoxic/photoallergenic; not PBT; respiratory exposure below TTC by factor of 452x The EU classifies Hexyl Isovalerate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexyl Isovalerate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hexyl Isovalerate do in cosmetics?

Hexyl Isovalerate functions as: Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10032-13-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyl Isovalerate?

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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