Is Hexyldecyloctadecanol safe in cosmetics?
Hexyldecyloctadecanol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexyldecyloctadecanol
INCI: HEXYLDECYLOCTADECANOL
Hexyldecyloctadecanol (CAS Not confirmed in available public databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning (branched long-chain fatty alcohol). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning (branched long-chain fatty alcohol)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not prohibited under 21 CFR; no standalone CIR review identified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexyldecyloctadecanol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hexyldecyloctadecanol.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexyldecyloctadecanol allowed in the EU?
Hexyldecyloctadecanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexyldecyloctadecanol do in cosmetics?
Hexyldecyloctadecanol functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning (branched long-chain fatty alcohol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in available public databases.
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