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This website was created to make visible what often goes unnoticed: the widespread use of hexane, a neurotoxic solvent, in the extraction of edible oils, fragrances, and other everyday ingredients. While still commonly used, this practice is increasingly being questioned by scientists, regulators, and industry professionals alike.
Here, you’ll find:
This site is not about fear—it’s about facts. It’s not about taking sides—it’s about understanding what’s changing, and how industries can adapt responsibly. We believe that better knowledge leads to better choices—for companies, for consumers, and for future generations.
Together, we can build a safer and more transparent future—starting with information, and moving towards to action.
We wish you an enlightening visit. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to continue the conversation.
From origin to impact: understanding hexane in today’s world.
Hexane is widely used to extract oils, flavors, and active compounds—leaving the possibility of residues in many everyday products.
Regulators in Europe are rethinking hexane use, with new rules and stricter limits on the horizon.
Our latest regulatory newsletter is now available. This issue examines the recent inclusion of hexane in the list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) under the REACH regulation.
Why are we still using a neurotoxic solvent to extract food ingredients? In her recent TEDx talk, Hexane Free founder Laurence Jacques shares the little-known truth about hexane – a petroleum-based solvent still used today to extract oils and active compounds from plants and seeds in food production.