What is the NOAEL for Hexadecyl stearate?
Hexadecyl stearate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 06RI5UQA7L UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexadecyl stearate
Also known as: Cetyl stearate, Palmityl stearate, Octadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester, EINECS 214-724-1, UNII-06RI5UQA7L (+5 more)
CAS 1190-63-2
Hexadecyl stearate (CAS 1190-63-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
16 fields
Name
Hexadecyl stearate
CAS Number
1190-63-2
DTXSID
DTXSID5061586
Molecular Formula
C34H68O2
InChI Key
SSZBUIDZHHWXNJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
508.521931
Synonyms
Cetyl stearatePalmityl stearateOctadecanoic acid, hexadecyl esterEINECS 214-724-1UNII-06RI5UQA7LWE(16:0/18:0)cetyl alcohol stearatehexadecan-1-ol octadecanoate esterhexadecanyl octadecanoatestearic acid hexadecyl ester
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
5 records
Softener and conditionerHumectantLubricating agent
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indirect additives food contact (10/2018) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
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| 06RI5UQA7L | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 06RI5UQA7L | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 06RI5UQA7L | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 06RI5UQA7L | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Emollient
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Hexadecyl stearate?
Hexadecyl stearate appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Indirect additives food contact (10/2018). Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Hexadecyl stearate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Hexadecyl stearate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Cetyl Stearate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Hexadecyl stearate come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Hexadecyl stearate used outside industrial chemicals?
Hexadecyl stearate also appears in cosmetics databases.