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Official EU label nameGlossary entry 25552

SEBACIC ACID

This record confirms an official common ingredient name for EU cosmetic product labelling. It does not by itself confirm that the substance is permitted, unrestricted or safe.

Global evidence snapshot

The resolved identity has matching regulatory evidence in 0 of 13 indexed market datasets: 0 country records and 0 EU Annex records. Every result and evidence gap is listed below.

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Evidence gaps
13
Resolved identifiers
2

Resolved substance identity

CAS:111-20-6
EC:203-845-5
Ingredient index records:
SEBACIC ACID
Cosmetic functions: BUFFERING

Decanedioic acid

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1 matched or reported name
SEBACIC ACID

Regulatory evidence across markets

None of the 13 markets tracked here holds an imported rule under the name SEBACIC ACID.

That is a statement about this inventory, not about the law: no imported rule is not evidence that a substance is permitted. A rule may exist under a different name, under a CAS or EC number this glossary entry does not carry, or in a dataset not yet imported.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 111-20-6
CAS 111-20-6PubChem CID 5192

Sebacic Acid

Sebacic acid is an alpha,-dicarboxylic acid that is the 1,8-dicarboxy derivative of octane. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a dicarboxylic fatty acid and an alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a sebacate and a sebacate(2-). It derives from a hydride of a decane. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
decanedioic acid
Molecular formula
C10H18O4
Molecular weight
202.25 g/mol
Exact mass
202.12050905 Da
XLogP3
2.1
Topological polar surface area
74.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

1,8-Octanedicarboxylic acid1,10-Decanedioic acidSebacinsaureDecanedicarboxylic acidn-Decanedioic acidAcide sebaciqueSebacinsaeureUSAF HC-1
16 more reported names
Ipomic acid1,8-dicarboxyoctane97AN39ICTCNSC-19492FEMA NO. 4943CHEBI:41865RefChem:9117203-845-54-Oxodecanedioic acidSeracic acidoctane-1,8-dicarboxylic acidNSC 19492POLY(SEBACIC ANHYDRIDE)Sebacinsaure [German]Acide sebacique [French]UNII-97AN39ICTC
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Evidence from additional scientific databases

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Exact identifier match5192

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • First Aid: EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.; SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.; INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) shou Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 99.5% (2752 of 2766) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: Not Classified; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 2752 of 2766 companies (only 0.5% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 2766 reports by companies from 9 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 2752 of 2766 reports by companies.; There are 6 notifications provided by 14 of 2766 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Finding(s): Safe in the present practices of use and concentration. Ingredient, concentration, and use information are available in documents discoverable at https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Consumer Uses: Lubricating agent; Anti-freeze agent; Anti-adhesive/cohesive; pH regulating agent; Corrosion inhibitor; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Adhesion/cohesion promoter; Hardener; Intermediate Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
  • Industry Uses: Wetting agent (non-aqueous); Other; Binder; Lubricating agent; Anti-freeze agent; Anti-adhesive/cohesive; Processing aids not otherwise specified; Surfactant (surface active agent); Monomers; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Corrosion inhibitor; Plasticizer; Hardener; Intermediate Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)

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NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

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Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

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Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortalUS EPA CompTox CTX APIs

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Official source and scope

Imported from Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1175 (dataset version EU 2025/1175). The glossary supplies common ingredient names for the ingredient list required by Article 19(1)(g); it is not an approval or safety list.

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