Is Isocetyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Isocetyl Alcohol has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Isocetyl Alcohol
Also known as: Ceraphyl ica, FOC 1600, Fine Oxocol 1600, Isohexadecyl alcohol, Isopalmitic alcohol (+5 more)
INCI: ISOCETYL ALCOHOL
Isocetyl Alcohol (CAS 36311-34-9) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction. FDA VCRP lists fatty alcohols without restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isocetyl Alcohol.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "hlb_required_of_oil_phase": "15", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "isoceteth_20,polysorbate_60", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "15-38", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "62-85", "droplet_size_range_um": "5-42", "creaming_resistance": "moderate", "coalescence_resistance": "excellent", "ostwald_ripening_resistance": "good", "freeze_thaw_stability": "good", "rheology_modifier_type":…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isocetyl Alcohol.
Known Synonyms
Ceraphyl ica
FOC 1600
Fine Oxocol 1600
Isohexadecyl alcohol
Isopalmitic alcohol
Isopalmityl alcohol
Standamul GT 16
BRANCHED FATTY ALCOHOL (C16)
EINECS 252-964-9
UNII-1800H64066
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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