Hexyldecyl Hexyldecanoate

INCI: HEXYLDECYL HEXYLDECANOATE

CAS Number
Not individually established
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient (branched alkyl ester)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — included in CIR alkyl esters group assessment (238 ingredients); concluded safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safety inferred from class read-across to tested analogues (isopropyl myristate, ethylhexyl palmitate); ingredient-specific toxicity data absent. CIR noted data gap regarding biotransformation of branched fatty acids and alcohols in skin.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexyldecyl Hexyldecanoate safe in cosmetics?

Safety inferred from class read-across to tested analogues (isopropyl myristate, ethylhexyl palmitate); ingredient-specific toxicity data absent. CIR noted data gap regarding biotransformation of branched fatty acids and alcohols in skin. The EU classifies Hexyldecyl Hexyldecanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexyldecyl Hexyldecanoate allowed in the EU?

Hexyldecyl Hexyldecanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hexyldecyl Hexyldecanoate do in cosmetics?

Hexyldecyl Hexyldecanoate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient (branched 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 Hexyldecanoate?

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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