Is Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
INCI: HYDROGENATED RAPESEED ALCOHOL
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol (CAS Not specifically assigned (saturated C16–C22 fatty alcohol blend)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (saturated C16–C22 fatty alcohol blend)
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Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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