Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
INCI: ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL
CAS 61788-49-6 EC 262-980-8
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol is the acetyl ester of Lanolin Alcohol.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol is the acetyl ester of Lanolin Alcohol.
Purpose
Function
Emollient; skin conditioning (occlusive); hair conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
animal-derivedcontact-allergen-classleave-on-usecir-safe-2024lanolin-paradox
Verdict
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol (CAS 61788-49-6) is permitted in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009 and deemed safe by CIR for use in cosmetics up to 47% in leave-on products, with low dermal absorption and minimal sensitization potential despite historical lanolin allergen concerns.
US Note
CIR safe as used (original 1980, reaffirmed 2005, amended 2024) up to 47% in leave-on; no FDA restriction
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