Arachidyl Alcohol

INCI: ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL

CAS Number
629-96-9
Function
Emulsion stabilizer, emollient, viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe as used (fatty alcohols group, reaffirmed 2005). OECD SIDS low priority. VCRP listed.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

One of the cleanest-profile fatty alcohols with zero global restrictions, OECD SIDS low priority status, and CIR safe-as-used determination.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arachidyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?

One of the cleanest-profile fatty alcohols with zero global restrictions, OECD SIDS low priority status, and CIR safe-as-used determination. The EU classifies Arachidyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Arachidyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?

Arachidyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Arachidyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?

Arachidyl Alcohol functions as: Emulsion stabilizer, emollient, viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 629-96-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Arachidyl Alcohol?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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