Trimethyl Pentanol Hydroxyethyl Ether

INCI: TRIMETHYL PENTANOL HYDROXYETHYL ETHER

CAS Number
68959-25-1
Function
Solvent (dissolves other substances in formulations)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; permitted for use as a cosmetic ingredient under general FDA cosmetic regulations

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited toxicological profile specific to cosmetic use; no RIFM or CIR assessment published; ensure cosmetic-grade specification

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trimethyl Pentanol Hydroxyethyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Limited toxicological profile specific to cosmetic use; no RIFM or CIR assessment published; ensure cosmetic-grade specification The EU classifies Trimethyl Pentanol Hydroxyethyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Trimethyl Pentanol Hydroxyethyl Ether allowed in the EU?

Trimethyl Pentanol Hydroxyethyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trimethyl Pentanol Hydroxyethyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Trimethyl Pentanol Hydroxyethyl Ether functions as: Solvent (dissolves other substances in formulations). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68959-25-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethyl Pentanol Hydroxyethyl Ether?

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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