# CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid0028323
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Emulsifier, Foamant, Lubricating agent, Opacifer, Softener and conditioner, Solvent, Stabilizing agent, Surfactant (surface active agent), Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID0028323

> CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL is used as emulsifier / foamant. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 12307 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Food and drug. Assessed from 14 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 12307 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Food and drug.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 12307 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Food and drug. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Emulsifier, Stabilizing agent.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 9.43 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 800 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Maximum daily exposure: 21 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 1428 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Maximum daily exposure: 3627 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Potency: 1.2 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SPRAY; Potency: 1 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 6 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: SUPPOSITORY; Potency: NA
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 drug products and 3 package presentations.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.

_Assessed by Greenveil._