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Cetearyl Alcohol

Mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohol

Safety Notes

Most commonly used fatty alcohol blend; excellent skin feel and texture; not an irritating alcohol; comedogenic potential moderate

Function & Common Use

Function

Emulsifying / Emollient / Viscosity controlling / Opacifying

Category

Fatty Alcohol

Common In

Creams, lotions, body butters, hair care

Origin

Synthetic / Plant (coconut/palm)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetearyl Alcohol safe to use in skincare?

Cetearyl Alcohol has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Most commonly used fatty alcohol blend; excellent skin feel and texture; not an irritating alcohol; comedogenic potential moderate

Is Cetearyl Alcohol allowed in India?

Cetearyl Alcohol is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Cetearyl Alcohol used for in cosmetics?

Cetearyl Alcohol functions as: Emulsifying / Emollient / Viscosity controlling / Opacifying. It is commonly found in: Creams, lotions, body butters, hair care.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CAS67762-27-0
EC267-008-6

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