Cetyl Acetate
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 629-70-9
EINECS / EC 211-103-7
CosIng Ref 74947
Chemical Name Hexadecyl acetate
Formula C18H36O2
Mol. Weight 284.5 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Emollient
Secondary Functions FRAGRANCE; SKIN CONDITIONING
Origin Synthetic
Category Emollients & Esters
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
Fungal Acne Trigger May trigger or worsen fungal acne (feeds Malassezia yeast). Avoid if prone to fungal folliculitis.
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