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Emollient

CETYL C12-15 ALKETH-8 CARBOXYLATE

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A lightweight emollient ester from ethoxylated C12-15 alcohols. Softens skin and gives lotions a non-greasy finish, with the usual ethoxylated-ingredient caveats around trace dioxane.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient
  • Smooths skin surface
  • Non-greasy finish in lotions and creams

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane potential from ethoxylation
  • Mild surfactant character may slightly impact barrier in leave-on at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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