Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-Hexadecyloxy-2-octadecanol
What does it do?
Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
EU regulatory status
Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether 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 Cetyl Ether?
Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Hexadecyloxy-2-octadecanol
Is Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: opacifying.
What is the CAS number of Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether is -.
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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: 21/11/2016