Cetyl Alcohol
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 36653-82-4
EINECS / EC 253-149-0
CosIng Ref 32596
Chemical Name Octadecan-1-ol,
Formula C16H34O
Mol. Weight 242.44 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Emollient
Secondary Functions SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING; EMULSION STABILISING; SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING; FRAGRANCE; OPACIFYING; SURFACTANT - CLEANSING; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Origin Synthetic
Category Emollients & Esters
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 2/5
Low-moderate risk — use caution if acne-prone
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ~ Use Caution
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR 2005
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >5000 mg/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal >3200 mg/kg (rabbit)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.2 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Thickening; emulsion stabilizer; conditioning
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