Is Cetyl Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl Laurate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl Laurate
Also known as: EINECS 244-071-8, UNII-I19DN3Q5ZP, WE(16:0/12:0), hexadecanyl dodecanoate, hexadecyl dodecanoate (+1 more)
INCI: CETYL LAURATE
Cetyl Laurate (CAS 20834-06-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning – Emollient; Opacifying. 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
Skin Conditioning – Emollient; Opacifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
hexadecyl dodecanoate
InChIKey
VWOKINHIVGKNRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe as used (reviewed as part of Cetyl Esters group)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetyl Laurate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetyl Laurate.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 244-071-8
UNII-I19DN3Q5ZP
WE(16:0/12:0)
hexadecanyl dodecanoate
hexadecyl dodecanoate
palmityl laurate
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl Laurate allowed in the EU?
Cetyl Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl Laurate do in cosmetics?
Cetyl Laurate functions as: Skin Conditioning – Emollient; Opacifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 20834-06-4.
Is Cetyl Laurate used outside cosmetics?
Cetyl Laurate 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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