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Emollient

CETYL C12-15-ALKETH-9 CARBOXYLATE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A cetyl-alcohol-based emollient ester with an ethoxylated carboxylate head group, giving richer skin feel than lighter analogues while staying water-dispersible. Well tolerated in cosmetic use with no specific EU restrictions.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Rich, conditioning skin feel
  • Co-emulsifies water and oil phases
  • Improves substantivity on skin

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane purity control needed for PEG portion
  • Possible mild irritation at high levels
  • Trace impurities depend on grade

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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