Cetearyl Nonanoate

INCI: CETEARYL NONANOATE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (mixture; supplier-dependent)
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; fatty acid ester, generally recognized as safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Plant-derived emollient ester with negligible absorption and well-established tolerance profile; no safety concerns identified.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetearyl Nonanoate safe in cosmetics?

Plant-derived emollient ester with negligible absorption and well-established tolerance profile; no safety concerns identified. The EU classifies Cetearyl Nonanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetearyl Nonanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cetearyl Nonanoate do in cosmetics?

Cetearyl Nonanoate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (mixture; supplier-dependent).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetearyl Nonanoate?

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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