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ETHYL HYDROXYMETHYL OLEYL OXAZOLINE

CAS 68140-98-7
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Ethyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Ethyl hydroxymethyl oleyl oxazoline is an oleyl-derived oxazoline that functions as a conditioning surfactant or emulsifier in cosmetic preparations. The ingredient triggers H317 (may cause skin sensitization) and H412 (harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects), requiring label disclosure under EU cosmetic regulations. The SCCS has flagged oxazoline-type compounds as potential sensitizers, and their use in leave-on products is subject to restriction in several EU member states.

Skin benefits

  • Conditions and softens skin as a surfactant
  • May improve product texture and spreadability

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitizer (H317 - may cause allergic skin reaction)
  • Harmful to aquatic organisms with long lasting effects (H412)
  • Oleyl derivatives may be contaminated with diethanolamine (DEA) precursors

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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