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Emollient

BUTYL OLEATE

CAS 142-77-8 Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A simple butyl ester of oleic acid. Used as a light emollient and solvent. Generally low-risk; mildly comedogenic for acne-prone skin and slow to oxidise.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTFRAGRANCESKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Light emollient
  • Improves spread
  • Solvent for fragrance

Known concerns

  • Comedogenic for acne-prone skin
  • Standard fatty-ester oxidation
  • Limited recent dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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