Hydrogenated Lanolin Alcohol

INCI: HYDROGENATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL

CAS Number
8031-44-5 (shared with hydrogenated lanolin class); parent lanolin alcohol CAS 8027-33-6
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; viscosity controlling; emulsion stabilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction; CIR safe for topical application (lanolin-derived family)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Lanolin alcohol fraction carries highest relative sensitization risk within lanolin family; specify high purity or medical-grade where feasible; pesticide monitoring per USP limits

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Lanolin Alcohol safe in cosmetics?

Lanolin alcohol fraction carries highest relative sensitization risk within lanolin family; specify high purity or medical-grade where feasible; pesticide monitoring per USP limits The EU classifies Hydrogenated Lanolin Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrogenated Lanolin Alcohol allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Lanolin Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Lanolin Alcohol do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Lanolin Alcohol functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; viscosity controlling; emulsion stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8031-44-5 (shared with hydrogenated lanolin class); parent lanolin alcohol CAS 8027-33-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Lanolin Alcohol?

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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