Is Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate
INCI: TETRAMETHYLHEXADEC-2-ENYL ACETATE
Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate (CAS 76337-16-1 (3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-yl acetate — phytol acetate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent / emollient — phytol derivative (chlorophyll metabolite). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
76337-16-1 (3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-yl acetate — phytol acetate)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent / emollient — phytol derivative (chlorophyll metabolite)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under general cosmetic provisions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate allowed in the EU?
Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate do in cosmetics?
Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate functions as: Skin conditioning agent / emollient — phytol derivative (chlorophyll metabolite). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 76337-16-1 (3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-yl acetate — phytol acetate).
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