Is N-Oleyl Hydroxyhexanamide safe in cosmetics?
N-Oleyl Hydroxyhexanamide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
N-Oleyl Hydroxyhexanamide
INCI: N-OLEYL HYDROXYHEXANAMIDE
N-Oleyl Hydroxyhexanamide (CAS Not publicly established) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion stabilizing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsion stabilizing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant (cleansing and emulsifying)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for N-Oleyl Hydroxyhexanamide.
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is N-Oleyl Hydroxyhexanamide allowed in the EU?
N-Oleyl Hydroxyhexanamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does N-Oleyl Hydroxyhexanamide do in cosmetics?
N-Oleyl Hydroxyhexanamide functions as: Emulsion stabilizing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant (cleansing and emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly established.
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