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Emollient

BUTOXYETHYL STEARATE

CAS 109-38-6 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A butoxyethanol ester of stearic acid — works as an emollient and lubricant. Stable as the ester, but the underlying butoxyethanol is a recognised irritant if hydrolysis occurs.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient and skin-conditioner
  • Good lubricity in stick formats
  • Improves payoff of color cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Butoxyethanol moiety is a known irritant if hydrolyzed
  • Glycol-ether class watch
  • Better-characterized emollients exist

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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