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Emollient

BUTYLOCTANOIC ACID

CAS 27610-92-0 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A branched 12-carbon fatty acid mainly used as a feedstock for cosmetic esters. Generally low risk in finished formulas; mostly an irritant in neat industrial form.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Emollient base
  • Improves ester spreadability
  • Stable molecule

Known concerns

  • Skin/eye irritation in neat form
  • Limited cosmetic-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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