Hexyldecyl Ester of Hydrolyzed Collagen

INCI: HEXYLDECYL ESTER OF HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

CAS Number
169590-83-4
Function
Skin conditioning / hair conditioning — amphiphilic protein derivative
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not restricted; however, explicitly excluded from CIR alkyl esters group review due to lack of chemical similarity

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

CIR excluded this ingredient from the 238-alkyl-ester group review due to lack of chemical similarity; standalone safety data is sparse, susceptible to hydrolysis at extreme pH, and animal-origin sourcing requires BSE/TSE documentation and traceability.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexyldecyl Ester of Hydrolyzed Collagen safe in cosmetics?

CIR excluded this ingredient from the 238-alkyl-ester group review due to lack of chemical similarity; standalone safety data is sparse, susceptible to hydrolysis at extreme pH, and animal-origin sourcing requires BSE/TSE documentation and traceability. The EU classifies Hexyldecyl Ester of Hydrolyzed Collagen as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hexyldecyl Ester of Hydrolyzed Collagen allowed in the EU?

Hexyldecyl Ester of Hydrolyzed Collagen EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hexyldecyl Ester of Hydrolyzed Collagen do in cosmetics?

Hexyldecyl Ester of Hydrolyzed Collagen functions as: Skin conditioning / hair conditioning — amphiphilic protein derivative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 169590-83-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyldecyl Ester of Hydrolyzed Collagen?

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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