Moderate Emollient Sensitization Data

Lanolin Alcohol

INCI: LANOLIN ALCOHOL

CAS Number
8027-33-6
Function
Fraction of lanolin (wool wax alcohols) used as emollient and emulsifier. Provides W/O emulsion stabilization and skin conditioning.
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed. Contact allergen with sensitization rates comparable to lanolin. Patch-test concentration increase from 3% to 5% in 2011 raised detected allergy rates from approximately 1.8–2.5% to 4.6–5.7%.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Lanolin Alcohol based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
moderate
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
2.5%
Cross-reactivity Group
lanolin-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis

Source: IVDK; ESSCA; NACDG

Expert Verdict

Weak contact allergen with sensitization concern profile comparable to lanolin. Detection rates are methodology-dependent and patch-test concentration-sensitive. Recommend avoiding in products for atopic dermatitis, sensitive skin, or lanolin-allergic consumers. Not vegan.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

contact-allergen not-vegan animal-derived patch-test-risk eu_children_restricted

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lanolin Alcohol safe in cosmetics?

Weak contact allergen with sensitization concern profile comparable to lanolin. Detection rates are methodology-dependent and patch-test concentration-sensitive. Recommend avoiding in products for atopic dermatitis, sensitive skin, or lanolin-allergic consumers. Not vegan. The EU classifies Lanolin Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lanolin Alcohol allowed in the EU?

Lanolin Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lanolin Alcohol do in cosmetics?

Lanolin Alcohol functions as: Fraction of lanolin (wool wax alcohols) used as emollient and emulsifier. Provides W/O emulsion stabilization and skin conditioning.. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 8027-33-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lanolin 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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