NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate

Also known as: Octadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester, Ethylene glycol, monostearate, 2-Hydroxyethyl stearate, BRN 1794033, Clindrol SEG (+4 more)

CAS 111-60-4

2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate (CAS 111-60-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 7 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for Glycol Stearate →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
7
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 15 fields
Name
2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate
CAS Number
111-60-4
DTXSID
DTXSID5026881
Molecular Formula
C20H40O3
InChI Key
RFVNOJDQRGSOEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
328.297745
Synonyms
Octadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl esterEthylene glycol, monostearate2-Hydroxyethyl stearateBRN 1794033Clindrol SEGEINECS 203-886-9Lipo EGMSStearic acid, monoester with ethylene glycolUNII-0324G66D0E

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 60 records
EmulsifierSurfactant (surface active agent)Softener and conditionerOpaciferStabilizing agentThickening agent

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 7 records
ListKeywordSource
SCIL (9/2019)USEPASafer Chemical Ingredients List
children; Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal care - body hygiene - body washDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampooDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal care - specialized bath products - bubble bathDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
0324G66D0EUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0324G66D0EUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0324G66D0EUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0324G66D0EUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Emulsifier
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL CHEMBL2355383
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate?

2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0324G66D0E UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate?

2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate appears on 6 regulatory/inventory lists including SCIL (9/2019), children; Europe; Personal care, children; Europe; Personal care - body hygiene - body wash, and 3 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Glycol Stearate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate used outside industrial chemicals?

2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.