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Emollient

BUTYLENE GLYCOL PALMITATE

CAS 5384-26-9 Updated
83

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

An ester of butylene glycol and palmitic acid — a mild emollient/co-emulsifier that conditions skin and helps blend oil and water phases. Well tolerated in face and body products.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient feel
  • Co-emulsifier
  • Conditions skin

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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