Allowed in EU
Hydroxystearyl Alcohol
What is it?
1, 12-Ocatadecanediol
EU regulatory status
Hydroxystearyl Alcohol 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 Hydroxystearyl Alcohol?
Hydroxystearyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1, 12-Ocatadecanediol
Is Hydroxystearyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydroxystearyl Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What is the CAS number of Hydroxystearyl Alcohol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxystearyl Alcohol is 2726-73-0.
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 25/10/2012