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CETEARYL STEARATE

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 1 list it before the 1% line and 1 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

2 of 2 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

Octadecanoic acid, C16-18-alkyl esters

US FDA substance register · UNII 9T97Q8P3CK · registered name CETEARYL STEARATE · mixture

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGProtects skin from outside irritantsSKIN PROTECTING

Safety & regulatory references

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ステアリン酸セテアリル: 本品は、ステアリン酸(*)とセテアリルアルコール(*)のエステルである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

CETEARYL STEARATEINCI세테아릴스테아레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)ステアリン酸セテアリルJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
93820-97-4
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
298-680-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID101021155

What products actually use it for

What the 5 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Humectant3
  • Softener and conditioner2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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