Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR Expert Panel deleted all ethylhexanoate esters from the 2012 alkyl esters safety assessment due to concern that 2-ethylhexanoic acid, a metabolite of ethylhexanoate esters, is a known fetotoxicant. No standalone CIR assessment has been published. Use requires independent toxicological justification with reproductive toxicity data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?
CIR Expert Panel deleted all ethylhexanoate esters from the 2012 alkyl esters safety assessment due to concern that 2-ethylhexanoic acid, a metabolite of ethylhexanoate esters, is a known fetotoxicant. No standalone CIR assessment has been published. Use requires independent toxicological justification with reproductive toxicity data. The EU classifies Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?
Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?
Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient (alkyl ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually established.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate?
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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