C16-17 Isoalcohols

INCI: C16-17 ISOALCOHOLS

CAS Number
Not assigned (UVCB mixture of synthetic branched-chain C16-17 fatty alcohols)
Function
Skin conditioning; skin conditioning – emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Insufficient standalone data — read-across from C16-18 fatty alcohol safety profile recommended

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Noted as potential skin/eye/respiratory irritant in concentrated form; biodegradable. CPSR should include irritation read-across data from analogous fatty alcohols.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C16-17 Isoalcohols safe in cosmetics?

Noted as potential skin/eye/respiratory irritant in concentrated form; biodegradable. CPSR should include irritation read-across data from analogous fatty alcohols. The EU classifies C16-17 Isoalcohols as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C16-17 Isoalcohols allowed in the EU?

C16-17 Isoalcohols EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C16-17 Isoalcohols do in cosmetics?

C16-17 Isoalcohols functions as: Skin conditioning; skin conditioning – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (UVCB mixture of synthetic branched-chain C16-17 fatty alcohols).

What is the Margin of Safety for C16-17 Isoalcohols?

not established 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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