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