Thickener/Rheology

Arachidyl Alcohol

INCI: ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL
CAS 629-96-9 EC 211-119-4
Icosan-1-ol
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Icosan-1-ol

Purpose

Function

Emulsion stabilizer, emollient, viscosity controlling agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Verdict

One of the cleanest-profile fatty alcohols with zero global restrictions, OECD SIDS low priority status, and CIR safe-as-used determination.

US Note

CIR: Safe as used (fatty alcohols group, reaffirmed 2005). OECD SIDS low priority. VCRP listed.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
629-96-9
EC Number
211-119-4
INCI
ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL
Category
Thickener/Rheology
Updated
Apr 23, 2026