Skin Conditioning

Aleuritic Acid

CAS 6949-98-0
Hexadecanoic acid, 9,10,16-trihydroxy-
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Hexadecanoic acid, 9,10,16-trihydroxy-

Purpose

Function

Skin Conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict

Naturally derived from shellac with good safety profile; verify origin for COSMOS/ECOCERT compliance claims.

US Note

Not restricted; naturally derived from shellac; also used in food-adjacent applications

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
6949-98-0
Category
Skin Conditioning
Updated
Apr 23, 2026