# Allyl hexanoate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_cas_123_68_2
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Astringent, Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: 123-68-2

> Allyl hexanoate is used as astringent / deodorizer. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: Allyl caproate; Allyl hexanoate is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

## Regulatory status

- EU: restricted — Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Other conditions: Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 302 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Softener and conditioner, Astringent.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._