Is C14-22 Alcohols safe in cosmetics?
C14-22 Alcohols has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
C14-22 Alcohols
INCI: C14-22 ALCOHOLS
C14-22 Alcohols (CAS 68002-95-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion stabilizing, emulsifying, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsion stabilizing, emulsifying, emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No restrictions; used freely in cosmetic formulations; not an OTC drug ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C14-22 Alcohols.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C14-22 Alcohols.
Regulatory Flags
emulsion-stabilizer
fatty-alcohol
non-sensitizing
biodegradable
synthetic-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C14-22 Alcohols allowed in the EU?
C14-22 Alcohols EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C14-22 Alcohols do in cosmetics?
C14-22 Alcohols functions as: Emulsion stabilizing, emulsifying, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68002-95-9.
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