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Arachidyl Alcohol
Arachidyl Alcohol
Moderate concern
A fatty alcohol used in cosmetics as an emollient and viscosity-increasing agent. Considered safe in cosmetic use by CIR.
Found in
13 products
What it is
C20 fatty alcohol (eicosanol); typically synthesized from natural fats.
Cosmetic emollient/thickener; not a food additive.
Why it's flagged
- Not a food ingredient
What regulators actually say
"Long-chain fatty alcohols including arachidyl alcohol are reviewed by CIR as safe for use as cosmetic emollients."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Cosmetic ingredient; not a food additive.
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as food additive.
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