Is C12-15 Alcohols safe in cosmetics?
C12-15 Alcohols has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
C12-15 Alcohols
Also known as: C12-15 alcohol, EINECS 264-118-6, UNII-2C8M6XLB5C
INCI: C12-15 ALCOHOLS
C12-15 Alcohols (CAS 63393-82-8) 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
Adequate – well-established safety profile
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C12-15 Alcohols.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C12-15 Alcohols.
Known Synonyms
C12-15 alcohol
EINECS 264-118-6
UNII-2C8M6XLB5C
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C12-15 Alcohols allowed in the EU?
C12-15 Alcohols EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C12-15 Alcohols do in cosmetics?
C12-15 Alcohols functions as: Emulsion Stabilising; Skin Conditioning – Emollient; Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 63393-82-8.
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