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Solvent

HEXYLOXYETHANOL

CAS 112-25-4 Updated
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A glycol ether solvent. PubChem lists severe skin and eye damage hazards plus oral and dermal toxicity. Restricted to very low levels in cosmetics if used at all.

Function

SOLVENT

Skin benefits

  • Solvent and coupling agent
  • Helps disperse fragrance and actives

Known concerns

  • GHS H314 severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H302 harmful if swallowed
  • H312 harmful in skin contact
  • Glycol ether class linked to hematological effects at high exposure

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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