Tetradecyleicosanol

INCI: TETRADECYLEICOSANOL

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (Guerbet-type branched-chain alcohol)
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted cosmetic ingredient; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion; synthetic origin

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetradecyleicosanol safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion; synthetic origin The EU classifies Tetradecyleicosanol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tetradecyleicosanol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tetradecyleicosanol do in cosmetics?

Tetradecyleicosanol functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (Guerbet-type branched-chain alcohol).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetradecyleicosanol?

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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