Is Cetyl Glycol safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl Glycol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl Glycol
INCI: CETYL GLYCOL
Cetyl Glycol (CAS 6920-24-7 (1,2-Hexadecanediol)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning; skin conditioning; skin conditioning emollient; viscosity. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning; skin conditioning; skin conditioning emollient; viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; CIR assessed as safe within alkyl glycol group
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetyl Glycol.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl Glycol allowed in the EU?
Cetyl Glycol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl Glycol do in cosmetics?
Cetyl Glycol functions as: Hair conditioning; skin conditioning; skin conditioning emollient; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6920-24-7 (1,2-Hexadecanediol).
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