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Is Fatty alcohols (cetyl, stearyl, cetearyl) Halal?

Halal

Fatty alcohols (cetyl, stearyl, cetearyl) is halal. Despite the name, these are not drinking alcohol. They are solid, non-intoxicating waxes used to thicken creams, and are halal.

TypeCosmetics
Comes fromWaxy substances usually made from coconut or palm oil.
Names on labels9

Names to look for on labels

  • cetyl alcohol
  • stearyl alcohol
  • cetearyl alcohol
  • behenyl alcohol
  • myristyl alcohol
  • lauryl alcohol
  • arachidyl alcohol
  • lanolin alcohol
  • oleyl alcohol

What to do

No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.

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Frequently asked questions

Is fatty alcohols (cetyl, stearyl, cetearyl) halal?

Fatty alcohols (cetyl, stearyl, cetearyl) is halal. Despite the name, these are not drinking alcohol. They are solid, non-intoxicating waxes used to thicken creams, and are halal.

Where does fatty alcohols (cetyl, stearyl, cetearyl) come from?

Waxy substances usually made from coconut or palm oil.

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. How we decide · Suggest a correction