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Emollient

CETYL GLYCERYL ETHER

CAS 6145-69-3 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

An ether of cetyl alcohol and glycerol (chimyl alcohol) — a naturally occurring lipid that closely mirrors skin's own components. Long history of safe topical use as a barrier-supporting emollient.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-identical lipid-style emollient
  • Supports the moisture barrier
  • Soft, non-greasy afterfeel

Known concerns

  • Possible trace residual epichlorohydrin from synthesis
  • Mildly sticky at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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