Skip to content

Emollient

CETYL GLYCOL

CAS 6920-24-7 Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A long-chain (C16) glycol — a fatty alcohol diol used as a smooth-feeling emollient. Well tolerated at cosmetic levels; data is by analogy to broader fatty-alcohol family.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Emollient with smooth, waxy feel
  • Conditions skin
  • Compatible with most cosmetic systems

Known concerns

  • Limited dedicated CIR dossier
  • Possible trace ethylene-glycol residue
  • Otherwise unremarkable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related emollients

75
ACACIA DEALBATA FLOWER WAX
Emollient
 75
ACETYL GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE
Emollient
 75
ACETYLATED LANOLIN
Emollient
 75
ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL
Emollient
 75
BENZYL LAURATE/MYRISTATE/PALMITATE
Emollient
 75
BIS-METHOXY PEG-15/PPG-4 DIMETHICONE
Emollient
 75
BIS-PEG/PPG-21/7 DIMETHICONE
Emollient
 75
BROUSSONETIA PAPYRIFERA SEED OIL
Emollient

Check your shelf

Find CETYL GLYCOL in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains CETYL GLYCOL and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.