Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Causes burns and is corrosive to skin and eyes; classified as harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed; destructive to mucous membranes; glycol ether class raises reproductive toxicity concerns; concentration must be tightly controlled and PPE required in manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexyloxyethanol safe in cosmetics?
Causes burns and is corrosive to skin and eyes; classified as harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed; destructive to mucous membranes; glycol ether class raises reproductive toxicity concerns; concentration must be tightly controlled and PPE required in manufacturing. The EU classifies Hexyloxyethanol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hexyloxyethanol allowed in the EU?
Hexyloxyethanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexyloxyethanol do in cosmetics?
Hexyloxyethanol functions as: Solvent, viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | 8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyloxyethanol?
not established 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.
Compliance Tools
Check Hexyloxyethanol compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Hexyloxyethanol in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Hexyloxyethanol in your formulation.