Good Cosmetic Ingredient

C20-24 Olefin/Oleyl Alcohol Copolymer

INCI: C20-24 OLEFIN/OLEYL ALCOHOL COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (polymer; COSING REF listed without CAS)
Function
Film forming, hair conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Data gap — no published MoS; structural analogy to reviewed long-chain wax esters/copolymers supports safety

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No dedicated toxicological dossier; CPSR should include polymer identity verification and residual monomer limits.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C20-24 Olefin/Oleyl Alcohol Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

No dedicated toxicological dossier; CPSR should include polymer identity verification and residual monomer limits. The EU classifies C20-24 Olefin/Oleyl Alcohol Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C20-24 Olefin/Oleyl Alcohol Copolymer allowed in the EU?

C20-24 Olefin/Oleyl Alcohol Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C20-24 Olefin/Oleyl Alcohol Copolymer do in cosmetics?

C20-24 Olefin/Oleyl Alcohol Copolymer functions as: Film forming, hair conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (polymer; COSING REF listed without CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for C20-24 Olefin/Oleyl Alcohol Copolymer?

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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