Hydroxycetyl Hydroxyethylstearamide
INCI: HYDROXYCETYL HYDROXYETHYLSTEARAMIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Major data gap: No CIR monograph, no SCCS opinion, and no published NOAEL. CPSR assessor will require supplier-provided toxicological data package or justified read-across to structurally related fatty amides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxycetyl Hydroxyethylstearamide safe in cosmetics?
Major data gap: No CIR monograph, no SCCS opinion, and no published NOAEL. CPSR assessor will require supplier-provided toxicological data package or justified read-across to structurally related fatty amides. The EU classifies Hydroxycetyl Hydroxyethylstearamide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydroxycetyl Hydroxyethylstearamide allowed in the EU?
Hydroxycetyl Hydroxyethylstearamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxycetyl Hydroxyethylstearamide do in cosmetics?
Hydroxycetyl Hydroxyethylstearamide functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient (waxy stearamide). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (proprietary fatty amide derivative).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxycetyl Hydroxyethylstearamide?
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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