Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cetyl glycol is a safe emollient and skin conditioner with adequate margin of safety; functions as a preservative efficacy booster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl Glycol safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl glycol is a safe emollient and skin conditioner with adequate margin of safety; functions as a preservative efficacy booster. The EU classifies Cetyl Glycol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cetyl Glycol allowed in the EU?
Cetyl Glycol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl Glycol do in cosmetics?
Cetyl Glycol functions as: Hair conditioning; skin conditioning; skin conditioning emollient; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6920-24-7 (1,2-Hexadecanediol).
What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl Glycol?
adequate 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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