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Emollient

C20-30 GLYCOL

CAS 223239-98-3 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A long-chain C20-30 glycol used as a thick, cushiony emollient and emulsion stabilizer. Mild and well-tolerated; can feel heavy on acne-prone skin but otherwise no significant safety flags.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTEMULSION STABILISINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Rich, cushiony emollient feel
  • Provides occlusive moisture sealing
  • Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions
  • Compatible with sensitive-skin formulas

Known concerns

  • Heavy on acne-prone skin
  • Limited stand-alone toxicology data
  • Mostly understudied as a single substance

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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