Is OCTADECENE safe in cosmetics?
OCTADECENE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: allowed.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
OCTADECENE
Also known as: EINECS 248-205-6, Linear octadecene
OCTADECENE (CAS 27070-58-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 27070-58-2 →
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
OCTADECENE is classified GHS Danger (H304, H413) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
octadec-1-ene
InChIKey
CCCMONHAUSKTEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed — no specific prohibition
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Solvent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for OCTADECENE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to OCTADECENE by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
15
Lowest NOAEL
101 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1010 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA_REACH_reach_study_results_dossiers_23-05-2023.zip
Known Synonyms
EINECS 248-205-6
Linear octadecene
Chemical Function
Solvent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory Lists
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCTADECENE allowed in the EU?
OCTADECENE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OCTADECENE do in cosmetics?
OCTADECENE functions as: Solvent, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27070-58-2.
Is OCTADECENE used outside cosmetics?
OCTADECENE also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does OCTADECENE have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
OCTADECENE is classified GHS Danger (H304, H413) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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