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Emollient

C40-60 ACID

CAS 222400-15-9
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A blend of very-long-chain fatty acids (C40 to C60) used as a structuring agent and heavy emollient. Skin-identical chemistry but very heavy — can feel waxy and may be comedogenic on some skin types.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Heavy emollient and structuring agent
  • Skin-identical fatty-acid profile
  • Long shelf life and stability

Known concerns

  • Very heavy fatty acids feel waxy and may be comedogenic
  • Limited independent cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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