Is Isomyristyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Isomyristyl Alcohol has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Isomyristyl Alcohol
INCI: ISOMYRISTYL ALCOHOL
Isomyristyl Alcohol (CAS 27458-93-1 (branched C14 alcohol; may also appear under mixed iso-alcohol CAS numbers)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning (branched-chain fatty alcohol). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
27458-93-1 (branched C14 alcohol; may also appear under mixed iso-alcohol CAS numbers)
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning (branched-chain fatty alcohol)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; CIR has reviewed fatty alcohols collectively as safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isomyristyl Alcohol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isomyristyl Alcohol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isomyristyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Isomyristyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isomyristyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Isomyristyl Alcohol functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning (branched-chain fatty alcohol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27458-93-1 (branched C14 alcohol; may also appear under mixed iso-alcohol CAS numbers).
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