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C12-15 Alcohols

Korean: C12-15알코올 · Functions: emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning - emollient, viscosity controlling

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Products listing C12-15 Alcohols

Hera Uv Protector Extreme-Force 70ml Sunscreen

0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3

Hera Uv Protector Multi-Defense EX 50ml Sunscreen

0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4

Also listed as

C12-15 Alcohols C12-15알코올

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is C12-15 Alcohols banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is C12-15 Alcohols banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is C12-15 Alcohols allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is C12-15 Alcohols used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning - emollient, viscosity controlling.

What is C12-15 Alcohols called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is C12-15알코올.

Which K-beauty products contain C12-15 Alcohols?

2 products we checked list it, for example Hera Uv Protector Extreme-Force 70ml, Hera Uv Protector Multi-Defense EX 50ml.