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STEARYL ACETATE

CAS 822-23-1
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A fatty alcohol acetate derived from stearyl alcohol used as a skin-conditioning emollient and fragrance ingredient in cosmetics — no EU restrictions.

Stearyl Acetate (octadecyl acetate) is the acetate ester of stearyl alcohol (C18 fatty alcohol). It functions as a skin-conditioning emollient and fragrance ingredient in cosmetic formulations. Stearyl alcohol and its derivatives are listed in EU CosIng without restrictions and have a long history of safe use in cosmetics and topical pharmaceuticals. The acetate form is slowly hydrolysed on skin to stearyl alcohol and acetic acid — both inherently safe. Used in lip care, skincare, and hair care products at typical concentrations of 0.5–5%.

Skin benefits

  • Skin-conditioning emollient
  • Improves skin smoothness and softness
  • Reduces transepidermal water loss

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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