Is Cetearyl Nonanoate safe in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Nonanoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetearyl Nonanoate
INCI: CETEARYL NONANOATE
Cetearyl Nonanoate (CAS Not specifically assigned (mixture; supplier-dependent)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning — emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (mixture; supplier-dependent)
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Function
Skin conditioning — emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; fatty acid ester, generally recognized as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetearyl Nonanoate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetearyl Nonanoate.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetearyl Nonanoate allowed in the EU?
Cetearyl Nonanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetearyl Nonanoate do in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Nonanoate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (mixture; supplier-dependent).
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