Sources of Exposure :
Description :
Hydrogenated polydecene is a member of the polyene group of chemicals, which function as film formers and viscosity increasing agents in cosmetics.
Sources of Exposure: Personal care products and cosmetics
Health Impacts: Hydrogenated polydecene poses a moderate non-reproductive organ system toxicity risk. According to ECHA, it may also be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Health Concerns
Contaminants:
Banned/restricted lists:
EWG: Hydrogenated polydecene
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Hydrogenated polydecene (2020)
European Chemicals Agency: Hydrogenated polydecene