Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol

INCI: HYDROGENATED RAPESEED ALCOHOL

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (saturated C16–C22 fatty alcohol blend)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted, not restricted under 21 CFR; supported by CIR fatty alcohol safety data

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Non-ionic thickener with well-established safety profile from analogous fatty alcohols.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol safe in cosmetics?

Non-ionic thickener with well-established safety profile from analogous fatty alcohols. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (saturated C16–C22 fatty alcohol blend).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Rapeseed 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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