Is Stearyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Stearyl Acetate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Stearyl Acetate
Also known as: Acetic acid, octadecyl ester, EINECS 212-493-1, NSC 5546, 1-Octadecanol acetate, n-Octadecyl ethanoate (+1 more)
INCI: STEARYL ACETATE
Stearyl Acetate (CAS 822-23-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
octadecyl acetate
InChIKey
OIZXRZCQJDXPFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; also recognized as food additive (emulsifier/texturizer)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stearyl Acetate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stearyl Acetate.
Known Synonyms
Acetic acid, octadecyl ester
EINECS 212-493-1
NSC 5546
1-Octadecanol acetate
n-Octadecyl ethanoate
UNII-A8005KSX95
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stearyl Acetate allowed in the EU?
Stearyl Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stearyl Acetate do in cosmetics?
Stearyl Acetate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 822-23-1.
Is Stearyl Acetate used outside cosmetics?
Stearyl Acetate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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