Is C14-22 ALCOHOLS safe to use in EU cosmetics?

C14-22 ALCOHOLS is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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C14-22 ALCOHOLS

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C14-22 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic fatty alcohols with 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain

C14-22 ALCOHOLS is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for C14-22 ALCOHOLS

INCI name

C14-22 ALCOHOLS

Description

C14-22 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic fatty alcohols with 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain

Annex records for C14-22 ALCOHOLS

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Key data

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Function

EMULSION STABILISING

How C14-22 ALCOHOLS appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists C14-22 ALCOHOLS as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

C14-22 ALCOHOLS is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

C14-22 ALCOHOLS is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, C14-22 ALCOHOLS carries the following function designation(s):

EMULSION STABILISING

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Source note for C14-22 ALCOHOLS

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for C14-22 ALCOHOLS from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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