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Data: Fair

Cetyl Alcohol

IMAGE SOURCE: PubChem

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Other Concerns

Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low_moderate)

SYNONYMS

● S4173
● TOX21_111609
● ZINC8214519
● CETYL ALCOHOL, PHARMACEUTICAL SECONDARY STANDARD; CERTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIAL
● HY-B1465
● ANW-28459
● KS-00000V9G
● LMFA05000061
● TOX21_300325
● EINECS 252-964-9

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.

Cetyl alcohol is a long chain organic alcohol; according to the PETA's Caring Consumer guide, this ingredient can be of either animal or plant origin.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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moisturizer1999 products
hand cream456 products
conditioner2231 products
styling gel/lotion111 products
anti-aging109 products
facial moisturizer/treatment987 products
serums & essences117 products
hair treatment/serum525 products
foot moisturizer68 products
body firming lotion392 products
exfoliant/scrub254 products
mask405 products
skin fading/lightener10 products
after sun product39 products
sunless tanning42 products
shampoo351 products
baby lotion176 products
damaged skin treatment5 products
mascara208 products
around-eye cream227 products
shaving cream (men's)27 products
hair color and bleaching418 products
facial cleanser242 products
tanning oil5 products
body wash/cleanser62 products
hair styling aid336 products
antiperspirant/deodorant103 products
makeup primer32 products
BB cream29 products
foundation141 products
lipstick440 products
lip liner18 products
lip balm155 products
lip gloss80 products
eye liner31 products
muscle/joint soreness18 products
detangler63 products
nail treatment9 products
diaper cream6 products
hair relaxer14 products
styling mousse/foam10 products
shaving cream79 products
Basecoats and Undercoats1 products
concealer199 products
after shave22 products
bar soap39 products
Exfoliants8 products
Under Eye Concealers7 products
hair spray8 products
bronzer/highlighter29 products
foot cleansing10 products
hair-loss treatment38 products
Other Hair Care Preparations3 products
mouthwash1 products
beard care37 products
setting powder/spray1 products
Beard Conditioners4 products
makeup remover13 products
recreational sunscreen107 products
daily use with SPF111 products
Facial Sun Care7 products
oil controller3 products
toners/astringents7 products
baby sunscreen17 products
baby bubble bath1 products
body oil3 products
baby oil8 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)28 products
cuticle treatment7 products
lip balm with SPF27 products
bath oil/salts/soak5 products
other eye makeup10 products
blush20 products
Moisturizing Socks1 products
beard cleanser4 products
baby shampoo8 products
depilatory4 products
facial powder7 products
body art1 products
fragrance for men4 products
eye shadow34 products
baby soap2 products
liquid hand soap5 products
hand sanitizer3 products
brow liner47 products
beard oil2 products
glitter1 products
Oils & Serums3 products
CC cream12 products
Putties, Puddings & Clays1 products
nail glue1 products
acne treatment2 products
nail polish2 products
Fragrance Lotion or Cream2 products
foot odor control3 products
fragrance for women6 products
bubble bath1 products
Decollete and Neck Creams1 products
eye makeup remover1 products
baby wipes1 products
lip plumper1 products
eyelash glue1 products
Baby Hair Conditioner1 products

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Informational

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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada
Classified as medium human health priorityEnvironment Canada

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Environment Canada

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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