HEXENE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
HEXENE is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Hexene is a simple unsaturated hydrocarbon (C6H12) that exists as a volatile liquid. While not acutely toxic, its primary cosmetic relevance is as a solvent or processing aid rather than an intentional functional ingredient. The compound lacks any EU cosmetics regulation specific entries, but its volatile nature and typical petroleum-derived sourcing raise questions about purity and the presence of other hydrocarbons as impurities.
Known concerns
- Volatile organic compound
- Unclear if intentionally added to cosmetics
- Petroleum-derived purity concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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