Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers

CAS Number
68649-12-7
Function
Humectant; Softener and conditioner; Thickening agent; Viscosity modifier
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Safe for cosmetic use; no FDA restrictions; no known adverse effects

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

6 study endpoints found for Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 6245 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL >=1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 4159.4 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL ca.1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Synthetic emollient polymer with excellent safety profile and no significant concerns.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers safe in cosmetics?

Synthetic emollient polymer with excellent safety profile and no significant concerns. The EU classifies Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 6 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers functions as: Humectant; Softener and conditioner; Thickening agent; Viscosity modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68649-12-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers is 1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 6 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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