Is Hexyl Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Hexyl Laurate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexyl Laurate
Also known as: EINECS 251-932-1, Hexyl dodecanoat, Laurinsaeurehexylester, UNII-4CG9F9W01Q, Hexyl dodecanoic acid
INCI: HEXYL LAURATE
Hexyl Laurate (CAS 34316-64-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
hexyl dodecanoate
InChIKey
CMBYOWLFQAFZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted, no specific CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexyl Laurate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hexyl Laurate.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Hexyl Laurate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
9
Lowest NOAEL
800 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
5500 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA_REACH_reach_study_results_dossiers_23-05-2023.zip
Known Synonyms
EINECS 251-932-1
Hexyl dodecanoat
Laurinsaeurehexylester
UNII-4CG9F9W01Q
Hexyl dodecanoic acid
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Viscosity modifier
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexyl Laurate allowed in the EU?
Hexyl Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexyl Laurate do in cosmetics?
Hexyl Laurate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 34316-64-8.
Is Hexyl Laurate used outside cosmetics?
Hexyl Laurate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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