Is Brassica Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Brassica Alcohol has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Brassica Alcohol
INCI: BRASSICA ALCOHOL
Brassica Alcohol (CAS 8016-49-7 / 89998-03-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning (Emollient), Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning (Emollient), Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not typically required — long-chain fatty alcohols have established safety margins well above 100
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Brassica Alcohol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Brassica Alcohol.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brassica Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Brassica Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Brassica Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Brassica Alcohol functions as: Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning (Emollient), Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8016-49-7 / 89998-03-8.
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