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Emollient

MYRISTYL ALCOHOL

CAS 112-72-1 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A fatty alcohol (not a drying alcohol) used to thicken creams and soften skin. Different molecule from ethanol or SD alcohol.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Fatty alcohol used to thicken and stabilise emulsions
  • Provides smooth skin feel
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Rare contact sensitivity reported

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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