Tetradecyloctadecanoic Acid

INCI: TETRADECYLOCTADECANOIC ACID

CAS Number
Not assigned in CAS; PubChem CID 3018460 (C₃₂H₆₄O₂)
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted cosmetic ingredient; referenced in CIR monoalkylglycol esters report

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

CIR Panel requested dermal penetration data in the monoalkylglycol dialkyl acid esters report; limited standalone toxicity data

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetradecyloctadecanoic Acid safe in cosmetics?

CIR Panel requested dermal penetration data in the monoalkylglycol dialkyl acid esters report; limited standalone toxicity data The EU classifies Tetradecyloctadecanoic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tetradecyloctadecanoic Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tetradecyloctadecanoic Acid do in cosmetics?

Tetradecyloctadecanoic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CAS; PubChem CID 3018460 (C₃₂H₆₄O₂).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetradecyloctadecanoic 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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