Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
CAS 32167-24-1
Also registered as 2 other CAS numbers
1256460-27-1 · 31726-34-8
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “HEXETH-5”.
Also known as HEXETH-5 · Alfonic 6-6 · Alfonic 6-8.5 · Crissanol A-55 · Ethoxylated fatty alcohol · Glycols, polyethylene, monohexyl ether
Show all 13 names
Hexan-1-ol, ethoxylated · ethoxylated Hexyl alcohol · Hexyl poly(oxyethylene) ether · Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), -hexyl--hydroxy- · Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), \a-hexyl-\w-hydroxy- · Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hexyl-omega-hydroxy · Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-hexyl-ω-hydroxy-
Used in cosmetics as an emulsifier, a solvent and a cleansing agent.
- Emulsifying
- Solvent
- Cleansing
- Hydrotrope
- Emulsifier
- Surfactant
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveHexeth-5 is the polyethylene glycol ether of hexyl alcohol that conforms generally to the formula.
- Hexeth-5 is the polyethylene glycol ether of hexyl alcohol that conforms generally to the formula.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Surfactant (surface active agent), Solubility enhancer.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Surfactant (surface active agent), Solubility enhancer.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl). These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
3
Typical roles
EmulsifyingSolventCleansingHydrotropeEmulsifierSurfactant
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) are shown first. Their ingredient lists include alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl); each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
