Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Cetyl Esters

INCI: HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL CETYL ESTERS

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (complex ester mixture)
Function
Emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction; not separately reviewed by CIR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No published adverse event data; limited standalone data; read-across from hydrogenated castor oil and cetyl alcohol required for CPSR

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil Cetyl Esters safe in cosmetics?

No published adverse event data; limited standalone data; read-across from hydrogenated castor oil and cetyl alcohol required for CPSR The EU classifies Hydrogenated Castor Oil Cetyl Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil Cetyl Esters allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Cetyl Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Castor Oil Cetyl Esters do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Cetyl Esters functions as: Emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (complex ester mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Castor Oil Cetyl Esters?

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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