Lauryl Ethylhexanoate

INCI: LAURYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

CAS Number
56078-38-7
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR Expert Panel assessed the 16 alkyl ethylhexanoates as safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Formulate to be non-irritating per CIR assessment. High XlogP may affect bioavailability modelling.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauryl Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?

Formulate to be non-irritating per CIR assessment. High XlogP may affect bioavailability modelling. The EU classifies Lauryl Ethylhexanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lauryl Ethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lauryl Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?

Lauryl Ethylhexanoate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56078-38-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauryl Ethylhexanoate?

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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