Hexyl Ketoglutarate Esters

INCI: HEXYL KETOGLUTARATE ESTERS

CAS Number
Not assigned — complex mixture of esters from hexyl alcohol + ketoglutaric acid
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

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)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Complex mixture with no single CAS number and no published safety assessment; structural analogy to other dicarboxylic acid esters may support read-across but requires expert toxicological justification for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexyl Ketoglutarate Esters safe in cosmetics?

Complex mixture with no single CAS number and no published safety assessment; structural analogy to other dicarboxylic acid esters may support read-across but requires expert toxicological justification for CPSR. The EU classifies Hexyl Ketoglutarate Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hexyl Ketoglutarate Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hexyl Ketoglutarate Esters do in cosmetics?

Hexyl Ketoglutarate Esters functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned — complex mixture of esters from hexyl alcohol + ketoglutaric acid.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyl Ketoglutarate Esters?

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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