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Emollient

1,4-BUTANEDIOL BISDECANOATE

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A simple di-ester of butanediol and decanoic acid. Acts as a light, dry-feel emollient and solvent for actives. Closely analogous to caprylic/capric triglyceride — clean profile.

Function

BLEACHING

Skin benefits

  • Light, dry-touch emollient
  • Solvent for actives
  • Improves spread

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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