HEXANE
HEXANE
Hexane is a chemical solvent of plant or synthetic origin. It is used in cosmetics to dissolve and extract certain ingredients during formulation.
SolventProhibited in the EUCMR-classified
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Solvent — Dissolves other ingredients to incorporate them into the formula.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Interdit (Annexe II) — Hexane |
| ECHA — plan d’action continu communautaire (CoRAP) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMT | Reprotoxique — confirmé |
| ECHA — Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) — maj Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:03:10 GMT | Identified as SVHC on the basis of equivalent level of concern — Candidate list since February 4, 2026 |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex II (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:22 GMT | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) — Hexane — Annexe II, entrée 999 |
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