Is C10-16 Alcohols safe in cosmetics?
C10-16 Alcohols has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
C10-16 Alcohols
INCI: C10-16 ALCOHOLS
C10-16 Alcohols (CAS 67762-41-8 (C10-16 fatty alcohol mixture)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient; viscosity controlling; emulsion stabilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient; viscosity controlling; emulsion stabilizer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate — long safety history
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C10-16 Alcohols.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C10-16 Alcohols.
Regulatory Flags
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NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to C10-16 Alcohols by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
209 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
209 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C10-16 Alcohols allowed in the EU?
C10-16 Alcohols EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C10-16 Alcohols do in cosmetics?
C10-16 Alcohols functions as: Emollient; viscosity controlling; emulsion stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67762-41-8 (C10-16 fatty alcohol mixture).
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