Isopropyl Hydroxycetyl Ether

INCI: ISOPROPYL HYDROXYCETYL ETHER

CAS Number
64365-06-8 (verify via CosIng)
Function
Skin conditioning agent / surfactant (cleansing)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted; limited frequency of reported use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited individual toxicological data; safety relies on structural read-across; surfactant function means potential for mild irritation in sensitive skin; CPSR assessor should request supplier safety dossier

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isopropyl Hydroxycetyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Limited individual toxicological data; safety relies on structural read-across; surfactant function means potential for mild irritation in sensitive skin; CPSR assessor should request supplier safety dossier The EU classifies Isopropyl Hydroxycetyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isopropyl Hydroxycetyl Ether allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isopropyl Hydroxycetyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Isopropyl Hydroxycetyl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning agent / surfactant (cleansing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 64365-06-8 (verify via CosIng).

What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl Hydroxycetyl Ether?

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.

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