Cetyl Glycol Isostearate

INCI: CETYL GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Skin Conditioning; Skin Conditioning – Emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; expected safe per CIR alkyl ester/glycol assessments

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited standalone toxicological data; safety inferred by structural analogy to similar alkyl ester and glycol compounds.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetyl Glycol Isostearate safe in cosmetics?

Limited standalone toxicological data; safety inferred by structural analogy to similar alkyl ester and glycol compounds. The EU classifies Cetyl Glycol Isostearate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetyl Glycol Isostearate allowed in the EU?

Cetyl Glycol Isostearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cetyl Glycol Isostearate do in cosmetics?

Cetyl Glycol Isostearate functions as: Skin Conditioning; Skin Conditioning – Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl Glycol Isostearate?

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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