Tetradecyl/Hexadecyl C18-20 Hydroxyalkyl Acid
INCI: TETRADECYL/HEXADECYL C18-20 HYDROXYALKYL ACID
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No major flags; standard fatty acid derivative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetradecyl/Hexadecyl C18-20 Hydroxyalkyl Acid safe in cosmetics?
No major flags; standard fatty acid derivative The EU classifies Tetradecyl/Hexadecyl C18-20 Hydroxyalkyl Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Tetradecyl/Hexadecyl C18-20 Hydroxyalkyl Acid allowed in the EU?
Tetradecyl/Hexadecyl C18-20 Hydroxyalkyl Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetradecyl/Hexadecyl C18-20 Hydroxyalkyl Acid do in cosmetics?
Tetradecyl/Hexadecyl C18-20 Hydroxyalkyl Acid functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning (fatty acid ester/acid class). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly available.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tetradecyl/Hexadecyl C18-20 Hydroxyalkyl Acid?
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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