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Emollient

CYCLOHEXADECANOL

CAS 2565-90-4 Updated
72

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) cyclic fatty alcohol used as a musk-style fragrance fixative and skin emollient. No reported GHS classifications; mild profile typical of long-chain alcohols.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Long-chain fatty alcohol emollient
  • Soft musky fragrance fixative
  • Stable in formulas

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology dossier
  • Possible mild irritation at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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