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Emollient

CETYL ALCOHOL

CAS 36653-82-4 Updated
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A waxy fatty alcohol — softens skin and thickens creams. Despite the alcohol name, it is moisturizing rather than drying; one of the most common cream ingredients.

Skin benefits

  • Skin softening
  • Thickens creams
  • Emulsion stability

Known concerns

  • Rare contact allergy

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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