Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Tridecane. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | >=1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=1800 2285 | 1995 | rat | inhalation | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=1800 2285 | inhalation | - | inhalation | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=5000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=5000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=900 ppm | 1995 | rat | inhalation | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=900 ppm | inhalation | - | inhalation | REACH |
| NOAEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
Low acute toxicity with widespread cosmetic use as COSMOS-certified silicone alternative; irritation data under neat occlusion not representative of formulation use.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tridecane safe in cosmetics?
Low acute toxicity with widespread cosmetic use as COSMOS-certified silicone alternative; irritation data under neat occlusion not representative of formulation use. The EU classifies Tridecane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Tridecane allowed in the EU?
Tridecane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tridecane do in cosmetics?
Tridecane functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming, Solvent/carrier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 629-50-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tridecane?
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.
What is the NOAEL for Tridecane?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Tridecane is >=1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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