Is Cetyl Palmitoleate safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl Palmitoleate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl Palmitoleate
INCI: CETYL PALMITOLEATE
Cetyl Palmitoleate (CAS Not individually assigned in CosIng) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning – Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning – Emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Falls under CIR alkyl esters group review — safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetyl Palmitoleate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetyl Palmitoleate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl Palmitoleate allowed in the EU?
Cetyl Palmitoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl Palmitoleate do in cosmetics?
Cetyl Palmitoleate functions as: Skin Conditioning – Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in CosIng.
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