NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Alcohols, C12-16

Also known as: (C12-C16) Alkyl alcohol, EINECS 272-490-6, UNII-S4827SZE3L

CAS 68855-56-1

Alcohols, C12-16 (CAS 68855-56-1) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
1
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
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 5 fields
Name
Alcohols, C12-16
CAS Number
68855-56-1
Synonyms
(C12-C16) Alkyl alcoholEINECS 272-490-6UNII-S4827SZE3L

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 13 records
Softener and conditionerAnti-static agentViscosity modifierEmulsifierStabilizing agentThickening agentFragrance

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 1 of 1 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
S4827SZE3LUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 1 of 1 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Alcohols, C12-16?

Alcohols, C12-16 has 1 NOAEL study in the database. The lowest reported value is S4827SZE3L UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Alcohols, C12-16?

Alcohols, C12-16 appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including IFRA Transparency. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Alcohols, C12-16 used in cosmetics?

Yes, Alcohols, C12-16 is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name C12-16 Alcohols. 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 Alcohols, C12-16 come from?

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

Is Alcohols, C12-16 used outside industrial chemicals?

Alcohols, C12-16 also appears in cosmetics databases.