Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No dedicated CIR monograph; safety inferred via read-across from C12-C22 fatty alcohols, all CIR-concluded safe. Data gaps include no dermal absorption study and no specific HRIPT testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isocetyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
No dedicated CIR monograph; safety inferred via read-across from C12-C22 fatty alcohols, all CIR-concluded safe. Data gaps include no dermal absorption study and no specific HRIPT testing. The EU classifies Isocetyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Isocetyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Isocetyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isocetyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Isocetyl Alcohol functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 36311-34-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isocetyl Alcohol?
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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