Is Cetearyl Olivate safe in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Olivate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Emulsifier
Cetearyl Olivate
INCI: CETEARYL OLIVATE
Cetearyl Olivate (CAS 2778-96-3) is a cosmetic emulsifier functioning as emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
emulsifier
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
None
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetearyl Olivate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetearyl Olivate.
Regulatory Flags
peg-free
cosmos-eligible
ecocert-approved
liquid-crystal-former
biomimetic
olive-derived
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetearyl Olivate allowed in the EU?
Cetearyl Olivate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetearyl Olivate do in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Olivate functions as: emulsifier. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 2778-96-3.
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