Is Hexyldodecyl Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Hexyldodecyl Salicylate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexyldodecyl Salicylate
INCI: HEXYLDODECYL SALICYLATE
Hexyldodecyl Salicylate (CAS Not confirmed from available sources (PubChem CID: 71587650)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not confirmed from available sources (PubChem CID: 71587650)
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Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, solvent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR concluded safe with qualifications (non-irritating, non-sensitizing, based on QRA)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexyldodecyl Salicylate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Hexyldodecyl Salicylate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexyldodecyl Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Hexyldodecyl Salicylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexyldodecyl Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Hexyldodecyl Salicylate functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from available sources (PubChem CID: 71587650).
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