emollient

Acetylated Lanolin

INCI: ACETYLATED LANOLIN
CAS 61788-48-5 EC 262-979-2
Acetylated Lanolin is the acetyl ester of Lanolin.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Acetylated Lanolin is the acetyl ester of Lanolin.

Purpose

Function

Emollient; occlusive agent; hair conditioner
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
lanolin-derivedanimal-originpotential-allergen-damaged-skinlanolin-paradoxcir-safe
Verdict

CAS 61788-48-5 (EINECS 262-979-2). EU: Permitted, no concentration limit under Regulation 1223/2009. US: CIR safe (up to 7%). Low acute toxicity; potential for contact allergy on compromised skin only.

US Note

CIR concluded safe as used (up to 7% for Acetylated Lanolin); no FDA restriction

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic4/5
LowHigh
Irritancy2/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
61788-48-5
EC Number
262-979-2
INCI
ACETYLATED LANOLIN
Category
emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026