Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Skin irritant (H315); serious eye irritant (H319); respiratory irritant (H335); vasodilatory mechanism of action inherently increases blood flow and may enhance co-penetration of other actives; limited published cosmetic-specific toxicological data
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexyl Nicotinate safe in cosmetics?
Skin irritant (H315); serious eye irritant (H319); respiratory irritant (H335); vasodilatory mechanism of action inherently increases blood flow and may enhance co-penetration of other actives; limited published cosmetic-specific toxicological data The EU classifies Hexyl Nicotinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hexyl Nicotinate allowed in the EU?
Hexyl Nicotinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexyl Nicotinate do in cosmetics?
Hexyl Nicotinate functions as: Skin conditioning agent (rubefacient/vasodilator); used in sun-tanning, slimming, and warming products. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 23597-82-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyl Nicotinate?
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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