Emollient

C20-22 Alcohols

INCI: C20-22 ALCOHOLS
CAS Not uniquely assigned (mixture of arachidyl alcohol C20 and behenyl alcohol C22). Individual components: Arachidyl alcohol CAS 629-96-9; Behenyl alcohol CAS 661-19-8 EC 292-327-2
C20-22 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic aliphatic alcohols with 20 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Emulsion stabiliser; Viscosity controlling; Skin conditioning emollient
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

C20-22 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic aliphatic alcohols with 20 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (mixture of arachidyl alcohol C20 and behenyl alcohol C22). Individual components: Arachidyl alcohol CAS 629-96-9; Behenyl alcohol CAS 661-19-8
EC Number
292-327-2
INCI
C20-22 ALCOHOLS
Category
Emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026