Cetyl Glyceryl Ether

CET

8/10

Concern level

High concern

Cetyl glyceryl ether, also called chimyl alcohol, is an alkyl glyceryl ether used mainly as an emollient, texture aid, and skin-conditioning ingredient. PubChem lists it as 1-O-hexadecylglycerol with molecular weight 316.5 g/mol, and CIR reviewed chimyl alcohol within the alkyl glyceryl ethers safety assessment. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cetyl-Glyceryl-Ether?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingImproves TextureSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

Molecular Weight

316.5 g/mol

Typical Concentration

0.50% - 5.00%

CAS Number: 6145-69-3

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin8/10

oily skin5/10

sensitive skin7/10

acne prone5/10

mature skin7/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No specific topical interactions are established., Because it is lipophilic, pairing with heavy occlusives may increase richness and potential pore-feel in some formulas.

Risks & Warnings

Low overall risk, but any lipid/emollient can contribute to heaviness in very acne-prone users depending on the full formula. As with most cosmetic ingredients, contamination/impurity control and final formula compatibility matter more than intrinsic toxicity at cosmetic use levels. ([journals.sagepub.com](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1091581813497766?utm_source=openai))

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