Myristyl Ethylhexanoate

INCI: MYRISTYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

CAS Number
8
Function
6
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR reviewed; not prohibited/restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Myristyl ethylhexanoate is a permitted cosmetic emollient with excellent safety profile and adequate margin of safety.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myristyl Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?

Myristyl ethylhexanoate is a permitted cosmetic emollient with excellent safety profile and adequate margin of safety. The EU classifies Myristyl Ethylhexanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Myristyl Ethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Myristyl Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?

Myristyl Ethylhexanoate functions as: 6. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Myristyl 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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