C14-15 Alcohols

C14-15 Alcohols is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC14-15 ALCOHOLS
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number75782-87-5
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Hair Masks 33.3%Conditioners 16.7%Heat Protectants 16.7%Leave-in Treatments 16.7%Shampoos 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does C14-15 Alcohols do in skincare?
C14-15 Alcohols functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C14-15 Alcohols allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain C14-15 Alcohols?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair masks (33.3% of its uses).

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