Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

INCI: TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE

CAS Number
183476-82-6
Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning (oil-soluble Vitamin C derivative)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR reviewed and found safe as used in the ethers/esters of ascorbic acid group

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Australian regulatory limit of 1% max concentration; oxidation-sensitive โ€” requires proper packaging and antioxidant stabilization; for dermal use only

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate safe in cosmetics?

Australian regulatory limit of 1% max concentration; oxidation-sensitive โ€” requires proper packaging and antioxidant stabilization; for dermal use only The EU classifies Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate do in cosmetics?

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning (oil-soluble Vitamin C derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 183476-82-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate?

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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