Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Sparse individual toxicological data; 2-ethylhexanoic acid is flagged as a developmental toxicant (Repr. Cat. 2, H361d) — hydrolysis release must be considered; 1,4-dioxane residual; requires CPSR-specific MoS calculation with worst-case hydrolysis scenario.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laureth-2 Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?
Sparse individual toxicological data; 2-ethylhexanoic acid is flagged as a developmental toxicant (Repr. Cat. 2, H361d) — hydrolysis release must be considered; 1,4-dioxane residual; requires CPSR-specific MoS calculation with worst-case hydrolysis scenario. The EU classifies Laureth-2 Ethylhexanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Laureth-2 Ethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?
Laureth-2 Ethylhexanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Laureth-2 Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?
Laureth-2 Ethylhexanoate functions as: Emollient, skin-conditioning agent (ester of Laureth-2 and 2-ethylhexanoic acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 88784-43-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Laureth-2 Ethylhexanoate?
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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