Is Shea Butter Cetyl Esters safe in cosmetics?
Shea Butter Cetyl Esters has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Shea Butter Cetyl Esters
INCI: SHEA BUTTER CETYL ESTERS
Shea Butter Cetyl Esters (CAS No CAS assigned in CosIng) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; co-emulsifier; rheology modifier (emollient wax). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning; co-emulsifier; rheology modifier (emollient wax)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; listed in PCPC dictionary
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shea Butter Cetyl Esters allowed in the EU?
Shea Butter Cetyl Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shea Butter Cetyl Esters do in cosmetics?
Shea Butter Cetyl Esters functions as: Skin conditioning; co-emulsifier; rheology modifier (emollient wax). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No CAS assigned in CosIng.
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