Is C18-36 Acid safe in cosmetics?
C18-36 Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
C18-36 Acid
INCI: C18-36 ACID
C18-36 Acid (CAS Not uniquely assigned (mixture of straight-chain fatty acids, C18–C36). The glycol ester form (C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester) carries CAS 94944-95-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent—emollient; Emulsifying; Viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (mixture of straight-chain fatty acids, C18–C36). The glycol ester form (C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester) carries CAS 94944-95-3
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Function
Skin conditioning agent—emollient; Emulsifying; Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Fatty acids in this range are covered under multiple CIR reports (stearic acid, etc.) — Safe as used. Component fatty acids (stearic, behenic, etc.) individually CIR-reviewed
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C18-36 Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C18-36 Acid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C18-36 Acid allowed in the EU?
C18-36 Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C18-36 Acid do in cosmetics?
C18-36 Acid functions as: Skin conditioning agent—emollient; Emulsifying; Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (mixture of straight-chain fatty acids, C18–C36). The glycol ester form (C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester) carries CAS 94944-95-3.
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