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Emollient

CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

CAS 90411-68-0
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

An ester emollient (cetearyl alcohol + 2-ethylhexanoic acid) giving a light, silky, dry skin feel. Long-used cosmetic emollient with strong safety record.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight, dry-feel emollient
  • Improves spreadability
  • Non-greasy after-feel

Known concerns

  • Mildly comedogenic for oily skin
  • No major safety issues

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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