Hexyl Acetate
Used with care
Hexyl Acetate
Hexyl acetate is an aromatic chemical usually appearing as a colourless liquid with a mild, sweet, fruity odour. Though synthesized for industry, it is present naturally in apples, plums, bananas, soya beans, black tea and wines. Hexyl acetate is used in personal care products for its sweet fruity fragrance.
Other names: n-Hexyl acetate, 1-Hexyl acetate, Hexyl ethanoate
INCI Name:
Hexyl Acetate
Ingredient origins:
Synthetic
Role:
Fragrance
Common name:
Hexyl Acetate
EWG score: The EWG score is a hazard score ranging from 1-2 (low hazard), 3-6 (moderate hazard) and 7-10 (high hazard) published by the Environmental Working Group. Their data is sourced from the Skin Deep® database and studies published in open scientific literature.
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