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Emollient

CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

CAS 59130-69-7
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A clean, light ester emollient that gives creams a silky, dry-touch feel. Long safety history with no notable concerns; very acne-prone skin may want to test for breakouts.

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight dry-touch emollient
  • Excellent spreadability without greasy feel
  • Improves the sensory profile of creams and sunscreens

Known concerns

  • Mildly comedogenic for very acne-prone skin
  • Provides texture only, not actives
  • No significant systemic concerns

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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