Is Hexyloxyethanol safe in cosmetics?
Hexyloxyethanol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexyloxyethanol
INCI: HEXYLOXYETHANOL
Hexyloxyethanol (CAS | 8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent, viscosity controlling agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Solvent, viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
SCCS Opinion
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexyloxyethanol.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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