Is C12-13 Alcohols safe in cosmetics?
C12-13 Alcohols has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
C12-13 Alcohols
Also known as: C12-13 alcohol, EINECS 278-306-0, UNII-T7ZJT3I9X2
INCI: C12-13 ALCOHOLS
C12-13 Alcohols (CAS 75782-86-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate — long history of safe use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C12-13 Alcohols.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C12-13 Alcohols.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
C12-13 alcohol
EINECS 278-306-0
UNII-T7ZJT3I9X2
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Fragrance
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C12-13 Alcohols allowed in the EU?
C12-13 Alcohols EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C12-13 Alcohols do in cosmetics?
C12-13 Alcohols functions as: Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 75782-86-4.
Is C12-13 Alcohols used outside cosmetics?
C12-13 Alcohols also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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