Isohexadecene

INCI: ISOHEXADECENE

CAS Number
| Isoeicosane
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR reviewed isoparaffin family and concluded safe as used; isohexadecene falls within the broader hydrocarbon emollient class

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Isohexadecene is a hydrocarbon emollient with adequate margin of safety and good safety profile; data adequacy established for cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isohexadecene safe in cosmetics?

Isohexadecene is a hydrocarbon emollient with adequate margin of safety and good safety profile; data adequacy established for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Isohexadecene as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isohexadecene allowed in the EU?

Isohexadecene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isohexadecene do in cosmetics?

Isohexadecene functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | Isoeicosane.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isohexadecene?

adequate 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.

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