Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
EU Annex II listed — prohibited in cosmetics. Primarily an industrial defoamer/surfactant; not intended for cosmetic application on skin. Any use in cosmetic products would be non-compliant with EC 1223/2009
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetramethyl Decynediol safe in cosmetics?
EU Annex II listed — prohibited in cosmetics. Primarily an industrial defoamer/surfactant; not intended for cosmetic application on skin. Any use in cosmetic products would be non-compliant with EC 1223/2009 The EU classifies Tetramethyl Decynediol as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Tetramethyl Decynediol allowed in the EU?
Tetramethyl Decynediol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetramethyl Decynediol do in cosmetics?
Tetramethyl Decynediol functions as: Surfactant — cleansing; defoamer, wetting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 126-86-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tetramethyl Decynediol?
not established 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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