emollient

Cetyl Alcohol

Also known as CetylAlcohol
INCI: CETYL ALCOHOL
CAS 36653-82-4 EC 253-149-0
Hexadecan-1-ol
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

emollient, emulsion stabilizer
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Hexadecan-1-ol

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
36653-82-4
EC Number
253-149-0
INCI
CETYL ALCOHOL
Category
emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026