Is Cyclohexadecanol safe in cosmetics?
Cyclohexadecanol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cyclohexadecanol
INCI: CYCLOHEXADECANOL
Cyclohexadecanol (CAS Not clearly established as a cosmetic ingredient; multiple long-chain cycloalkanols exist with similar names and overlapping identifiers, so CAS for cosmetic use is not reliably defined from current public cosmetic databases.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, 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 clearly established as a cosmetic ingredient; multiple long-chain cycloalkanols exist with similar names and overlapping identifiers, so CAS for cosmetic use is not reliably defined from current public cosmetic databases.
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Function
Fragrance, Emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA cosmetic or CIR monograph identified; defaults to general use under conditions of safe use with manufacturer-responsible safety substantiation.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cyclohexadecanol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cyclohexadecanol.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyclohexadecanol allowed in the EU?
Cyclohexadecanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyclohexadecanol do in cosmetics?
Cyclohexadecanol functions as: Fragrance, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not clearly established as a cosmetic ingredient; multiple long-chain cycloalkanols exist with similar names and overlapping identifiers, so CAS for cosmetic use is not reliably defined from current public cosmetic databases..
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