Cyclohexadecanol
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cyclohexadecanol is the organic compound
What does it do?
Cyclohexadecanol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Cyclohexadecanol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cyclohexadecanol?
Cyclohexadecanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cyclohexadecanol is the organic compound
Is Cyclohexadecanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cyclohexadecanol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cyclohexadecanol do in cosmetic products?
Cyclohexadecanol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Cyclohexadecanol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cyclohexadecanol is 2565-90-4.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 19/06/2013