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InventoryRef 7504515/10/2010

CETYL RICINOLEATE

9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, hexadecyl ester [R-(Z)]-

CETYL RICINOLEATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 10401-55-5
CAS 10401-55-5PubChem CID 6437731

Cetyl Ricinoleate

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that eh alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be nonirritating Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

IUPAC name
hexadecyl (Z,12R)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate
Molecular formula
C34H66O3
Molecular weight
522.9 g/mol
Exact mass
522.50119596 Da
XLogP3
13.8
Topological polar surface area
46.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
1

Also known as

Ricinoleic acid, hexadecyl esterUNII-1P677500YDJEECHEM CERTEGOSOFT CRCETINOL REINECS 233-864-41P677500YDAEC CETYL RICINOLEATE
13 more reported names
Hexadecyl 12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoate9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, hexadecyl ester, (9Z,12R)-12-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid, hexadecyl ester9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, hexadecyl ester9-OCTADECENOIC ACID, 12-HYDROXY-, HEXADECYL ESTER (R-(Z))-9-OCTADECENOIC ACID, 12-HYDROXY-, HEXADECYL ESTER, (R-(Z))-RefChem:124719CETYL RICINOLEATE [INCI]233-864-4Ricinoleic acid n-hexadecyl estercetylricinoleatHexadecyl (R)-12-hydroxyoleateXAMHKORMKJIEFW-AYTKPMRMSA-N
External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match6437731

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 97.8% (44 of 45) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: Not Classified; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 44 of 45 companies (only 2.2% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 45 reports by companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 44 of 45 reports by companies.; There is 1 notification provided by 1 of 45 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Conclusion: The CIR Expert Panel concluded that eh alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be nonirritating Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Finding(s): Safe for use in cosmetics, with qualifications Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
EMBL-EBI ChEBINo exact record2026-08-31
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for CETYL RICINOLEATE

INCI name

CETYL RICINOLEATE

Description

9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, hexadecyl ester [R-(Z)]-

Record provenance

Inventory reference
75045
Imported identity
CETYL RICINOLEATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

How CETYL RICINOLEATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CETYL RICINOLEATE 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.

CETYL RICINOLEATE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions 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

CETYL RICINOLEATE 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, CETYL RICINOLEATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for CETYL RICINOLEATE

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

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