Cetyl Myristoleate

INCI: CETYL MYRISTOLEATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned in CosIng (part of mixed ester listings)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; CIR Expert Panel reviewed alkyl esters (including cetyl esters) as safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating (2013 Amended Assessment)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No individual CAS number assigned; traceability may be flagged during CPSR audit. Must be sourced with Certificate of Analysis confirming identity and purity.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetyl Myristoleate safe in cosmetics?

No individual CAS number assigned; traceability may be flagged during CPSR audit. Must be sourced with Certificate of Analysis confirming identity and purity. The EU classifies Cetyl Myristoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetyl Myristoleate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cetyl Myristoleate do in cosmetics?

Cetyl Myristoleate functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in CosIng (part of mixed ester listings).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl Myristoleate?

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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