| Formule |
CAS |
| C18H38O |
112-92-5 |
Background
Stearyl alcohol is a lubricant and antifoam agent. It is used as a substitute for cetylalcohol.
SynonymsStearyl alcohol
1-Octadecanol
Stenol
UsesCosmetics
Pharmaceutical creams and lotions
Textile oils and finishes
Cross-ReactionsUnusual ReactionsContact urticaria
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Referenties
| 1. |
Fisher, A.A., Letter: Contact dermatitis
from stearyl alcohol and propylene glycol. Archives of
Dermatology, 1974. 110(4): p. 636. |
| 2. |
Shore, R.N. and W.B. Shelley, Contact
dermatitis from stearyl alcohol and propylene glycol in
fluocinonide cream. Archives of Dermatology, 1974. 109(3): p.
397-9. |
| 3. |
Tosti, A., et al., Prevalence and sources
of sensitization to emulsifiers: a clinical study. Contact
Dermatitis, 1990. 23(2): p. 68-72. |
| 4. |
de Berker, D., et al., Contact
sensitivity to the stearyl alcohol in Efudix cream
(5-fluorouracil). Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 26(2): p. 138. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10:
L23.9