Oleyl Alcohol
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
(Z)-Octadec-9-enol
What does it do?
Oleyl Alcohol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Oleyl 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 Oleyl Alcohol?
Oleyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (Z)-Octadec-9-enol
Is Oleyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oleyl Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oleyl Alcohol do in cosmetic products?
Oleyl Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Oleyl Alcohol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Oleyl Alcohol is 143-28-2 / 593-47-5.
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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: 24/01/2011