Is Jojoba Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Jojoba Alcohol has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Jojoba Alcohol
INCI: JOJOBA ALCOHOL
Jojoba Alcohol (CAS No standalone CAS assigned (65072-01-7 generic amino acid mix sometimes cited; 181314-46-5 for a blend containing it)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient 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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CAS Number
No standalone CAS assigned (65072-01-7 generic amino acid mix sometimes cited; 181314-46-5 for a blend containing it)
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Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration (up to 1%)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Jojoba Alcohol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Jojoba Alcohol.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jojoba Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Jojoba Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Jojoba Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Jojoba Alcohol functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No standalone CAS assigned (65072-01-7 generic amino acid mix sometimes cited; 181314-46-5 for a blend containing it).
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