Pentadecyl Alcohol

INCI: PENTADECYL ALCOHOL

CAS Number
629-76-5
Function
Emollient, surfactant, viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated by FDA; TSCA-listed; no CIR monograph dedicated to this ingredient alone

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns; classified as non-hazardous under CLP Regulation 1272/2008

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentadecyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns; classified as non-hazardous under CLP Regulation 1272/2008 The EU classifies Pentadecyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Pentadecyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pentadecyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?

Pentadecyl Alcohol functions as: Emollient, surfactant, viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 629-76-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pentadecyl Alcohol?

adequate 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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