emollient

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

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic4/5
LowHigh
Irritancy2/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
61788-49-6
EC Number
262-980-8
INCI
ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL
Category
emollient
Updated
Apr 23, 2026