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MYRICYL ALCOHOL

CAS 593-50-0
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A very long-chain saturated fatty alcohol used as an emollient with minimal skin interaction.

Myricyl alcohol (also known as melissyl alcohol, C30H61OH) is a high molecular weight saturated primary alcohol. As a very long-chain fatty alcohol, it has minimal skin absorption potential and functions primarily as a texture-enhancing emollient. It is not restricted in EU cosmetics regulation and has no significant toxicological concerns. Derived from natural waxes such as beeswax, it represents one of the higher molecular weight fatty alcohols used in cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Emollient and occlusive agent
  • Viscosity modification
  • Derived from natural waxes

Known concerns

  • Extremely low systemic absorption due to high molecular weight
  • No significant concerns identified

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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