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Emollient

C10-40 HYDROXYALKYL ACID

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A blend of long-chain hydroxylated fatty acids (C10-C40) used as an emollient and film former — the hydroxy groups improve skin substantivity. Limited individual safety data, but class is well-tolerated.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Long-chain hydroxy fatty acid emollient
  • Good film-forming properties
  • Skin conditioning effects similar to lanolin acid

Known concerns

  • Limited individual cosmetic safety data
  • Broad mixed-chain spec — composition variable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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