emollient

Cetearyl Alcohol

Also known as CetearylAlcohol
INCI: CETEARYL ALCOHOL
CAS 67762-27-0 EC 267-008-6 / -
mixture of fatty alcohols
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Long-chain fatty alcohol (C16–C18 blend) functioning as emollient, co-emulsifier, and viscosity builder. Stabilizes O/W emulsions and improves skin feel.
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

mixture of fatty alcohols

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
67762-27-0
EC Number
267-008-6 / -
INCI
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Category
emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026