Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant safety concerns; origin may be animal, synthetic, or plant-derived — confirm source for vegan or COSMOS claims
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetearyl Stearate safe in cosmetics?
No significant safety concerns; origin may be animal, synthetic, or plant-derived — confirm source for vegan or COSMOS claims The EU classifies Cetearyl Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cetearyl Stearate allowed in the EU?
Cetearyl Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetearyl Stearate do in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Stearate functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93820-97-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Cetearyl Stearate?
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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