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Emollient

CETYL RICINOLEATE

CAS 10401-55-5
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Cetyl alcohol ester of castor-derived ricinoleic acid — a glossy occlusive emollient used in lipsticks. CIR-assessed safe with rare castor allergy.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Occlusive emollient — lipstick gloss
  • Skin conditioning
  • CIR-assessed safe
  • Non-respirable in aerosols

Known concerns

  • Rare (mostly occupational) castor allergy
  • Higher comedogenicity in acne-prone
  • Patch test for sensitive skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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