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Thickener

C18-36 ACID

CAS 135620-17-6
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A blend of long-chain fatty acids used as a thickening, structuring wax in lipsticks and balms. CIR-reviewed safe; no notable concerns at cosmetic levels.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Long-chain fatty-acid wax
  • Emollient and thickening
  • Stabilizes lipsticks and balms

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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