The Basics On Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
What is Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol?
An ester of lanolin alcohol uses as an emollient and occlusive agent.
What are other names for Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol?
ACETATES LANOLIN, ALCOHOLS, ACETIC ACID, ESTERS WITH LANOLIN ALCS., ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ALCOHOLS ACETATES LANOLIN, and LANOLIN, ALCOHOLS, ACETATES
What is Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol used for?
Acetylated lanolin alcohol is used as an emollient, to soften skin, but is mildly comedogenic, with a rating of 0-2 out of 5. For this reason, those who are prone to whiteheads and blackheads should patch test before using on a large scale.
How Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol is classified
Emollients
Recommendations for using Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol During Pregnancy
What we know about using Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol from CIR
The results of tests on animals and humans with Acetylated Lanolin and its related cosmetic ingredients are reviewed. This group of ingredients is used extensively in cosmetics as well as in many other consumer products. They have low acute toxicity and are nonsensitizing to animal skin. However, extensive clinical experience indicates that there is a low incidence of sensitivity to these materials among exposed persons. This experience wouldseem to involve mainly the lanolin alcohols. Based on the available animal data and human experience, it is concluded that lanolin and related lanolin materials described in the report are safe for topical application to humans in the present practice of use and concentration.
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Products where you might find Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner, Anthony Alcohol Free Deodorant, Embryolisse Eau De Beaute Rosamelis – Alcohol Free Toner; First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Daily Face Cream, Kiehl’s Since 1851 Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner, First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Ginger & Turmeric Vitamin C Jelly Mask
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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