Is Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate safe in cosmetics?
Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
INCI: MENTHYL ETHYLAMIDO OXALATE
Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate (CAS 85721-05-7 (commonly referenced)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cooling agent, Skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Cooling agent, Skin conditioning agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not on any prohibited/restricted list; falls under general safety provisions for cosmetic ingredients
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate allowed in the EU?
Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate do in cosmetics?
Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate functions as: Cooling agent, Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85721-05-7 (commonly referenced).
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