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Emollient

STEARYL GLYCOL

CAS 20294-76-2 Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A C18 fatty alcohol diol — sister molecule to cetyl glycol, slightly longer chain. Acts as a smooth-feeling emollient with a long history of safe use across cream and stick products.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTEMULSION STABILISINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Stearyl-based fatty diol emollient
  • Smooth, non-greasy skin feel
  • Compatible with most cosmetic systems

Known concerns

  • Possible trace ethylene-glycol residue
  • Limited dedicated CIR dossier
  • Otherwise unremarkable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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