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Cetearyl Alcohol

Korean: 세테아릴알코올 · CAS 8005-44-5 ,67762-27-0 · Functions: emulsion stabilising, opacifying, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Our noteA fatty alcohol (not drying ethanol) used to thicken creams and stabilize emulsions.

Products listing Cetearyl Alcohol

Also listed as

Cetearyl Alcohol 세테아릴알코올

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cetearyl Alcohol?

A fatty alcohol (not drying ethanol) used to thicken creams and stabilize emulsions.

Is Cetearyl Alcohol banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Cetearyl Alcohol banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Cetearyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Cetearyl Alcohol used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: emulsion stabilising, opacifying, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.

What is Cetearyl Alcohol called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 세테아릴알코올.

Which K-beauty products contain Cetearyl Alcohol?

24+ products we checked list it, for example Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cream, Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Lotion, Haruharu Wonder 10 Hyaluronic Cream.

What is the CAS number of Cetearyl Alcohol?

CAS 8005-44-5 ,67762-27-0 (from official records).

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