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CHIMYL ALCOHOL

CAS 506-03-6 / 6145-69-3
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Chimyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Chimyl alcohol (a hexadecenyl ether of glycerol, also known as chimyl liquor) is a saturated monoalkyl glyceryl ether historically derived from sperm whale oil. As a long-chain fatty alcohol it functions as an occlusive and emollient in cosmetic formulations. Its primary concern in the EU context is not direct human toxicity but ecological and ethical sourcing — sperm whale is an endangered species and whale-derived ingredients face ethical scrutiny and trade restrictions (CITES). Modern formulations have replaced it with vegetable-derived alternatives such as cetearyl alcohol.

Skin benefits

  • Occlusive agent that helps retain skin moisture
  • Conditions and softens skin as an emollient

Known concerns

  • Whale-derived ingredient — ethical/ecological concerns in EU market
  • Limited modern safety or toxicity data
  • May trigger allergen concerns depending on sourcing

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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