Squalane
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 111-01-3
EINECS / EC 203-825-6
CosIng Ref 38226
Chemical Name 2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
Formula C30H62
Mol. Weight 422.8 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Emollient
Secondary Functions HAIR CONDITIONING; REFATTING; SKIN CONDITIONING
Origin Natural
Category Oils & Butters
Manufacturer Amyris Inc.
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Fungal Acne Trigger May trigger or worsen fungal acne (feeds Malassezia yeast). Avoid if prone to fungal folliculitis.
Comedogenic Rating: 1/5
Low risk — should be fine for most skin types
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne ✕ May Trigger
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL >5000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR 2019 / ECHA
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
Dermal Absorption 0%
LD₅₀ Oral >5000 mg/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal >2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
pH Stability 92 – ?
Solubility Oil soluble; water insoluble
Benefits Sugarcane-derived; skin-identical; non-comedogenic
Suppliers & Documents
Amyris Inc. 🌍 USA
Safic Alkan 🇹🇷 Turkey
Documents