Definition
1-Decene dimer
Cosmetic roles
Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ジデセン: 本品は、１－デセンの２量体であり、次の化学式で表される。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
DIDECENEINCI다이데센Korean label name (MFDS standard)ジデセンJapanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 17438-89-0
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID3029314
What products actually use it for
What the 8 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Lubricating agent3
- Fuel2
- Softener and conditioner2
- Intermediate1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
2 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.
Classed as low3
The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.
See all 4 studies
- Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · equivalent or similar to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation) - Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: 15 CFR 1600 according to - Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to - Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: 16 CFR 1500 according to
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard