Hexylene Glycol

Hexylene Glycol molecular structurePubChem

5+ year old children • Skin contact product

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Is this kid-friendly to use Hexylene Glycol?

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YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 1 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Hexylene Glycol is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children when used in topical products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children, older children, teens), this ingredient is generally low risk for long-term harm but can irritate skin, eyes, or breathing passages.

✅What to Do

Use products that list low concentrations and are not aerosol sprays. Test a small patch on the child’s inner arm before using widely. Don’t put products with this ingredient on broken, very red, or very sensitive skin. Rinse right away and stop use if the child gets stinging, redness, swelling, or eye irritation.

⚠️Warnings

Watch for signs of irritation (redness, stinging, watery eyes, coughing). The irritation concern comes from official hazard labeling guidance (EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes) and industry safety reviews that note recommended concentration limits (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). Some product standards also restrict its use unless the maker shows safety data.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Irritant: This ingredient is officially classified as an irritant for skin, eyes and lungs under EU GHS hazard codes. A cosmetic safety review also highlights limits on how it can be used and notes data gaps that lead to concentration limits in products. For babies, this means it can cause redness, stinging, rashes or breathing irritation on sensitive skin.

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Alternative Names for Hexylene Glycol

This ingredient may also be listed as:

hexylene glycolST51047360AB01563179_01FT-0613069HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PHARMAGRADE, USP/NF, MANUFACTURED UNDER APPROPRIATE GMP CONTROLS FOR PHARMA OR BIOPHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTIONHEXYLENE GLYCOL, PURISS., >=99.0% (GC)FT-0605050HEXYLENE GLYCOL, BIOULTRA, >=99.0% (GC)FT-0605756D04439.ALPHA.,.ALPHA.'-TRIMETHYLTRIMETHYLENE GLYCOL

Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.

Products Containing Hexylene Glycol

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Hexylene Glycol or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Hexylene Glycol

Is this kid-friendly to use Hexylene Glycol?

Yes, Hexylene Glycol is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on current research.

What are the irritant risks of Hexylene Glycol for children?

Can cause skin redness, itchiness, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin.

What products contain Hexylene Glycol?

Hexylene Glycol is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can kids start using products with Hexylene Glycol?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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