The Basics On Cetyl Acetate
What is Cetyl Acetate?
A mixture of cetyl alcohol and acetic acid used as a skin-replenishing agent and emollient.
What are other names for Cetyl Acetate?
1-ACETOXYHEXADECANE, 1-HEXADECANOL, ACETATE, 1HEXADECANOL, ACETATE, ACETATE 1-HEXADECANOL, ACETIC ACID, HEXADECYL ESTER; CETYL ACETATE; 1-HEXADECANOL, ACETATE; HEXADECYL ACETATE, CETYL ACETATE, CETYL225LANOLYL ACETATE, HEXADECYL ACETATE, and PALMITYL ACETATE
What is Cetyl Acetate used for?
In cosmetics and personal care products, Cetyl Acetate functions as a skin-conditioning agent — emollient. … Cetyl Acetate is a waxy solid that it poorly soluble in water. It functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetics and personal care products.
How Cetyl Acetate is classified
Emollients
Recommendations for using Cetyl Acetate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Cetyl Acetate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Cetyl Acetate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Cetyl Acetate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Cetyl Acetate
Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum Mini; Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream; Guerlain Midnight Secret Late Night Recovery Treatment Anti-Fatigue Serum
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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