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Emollient

DECYL OLEATE

CAS 3687-46-5
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A liquid ester of oleic acid and decyl alcohol. Light, silky, and used in lotions for slip and softness. CIR-reviewed safe; main caveat is comedogenicity for some acne-prone users.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient with silky feel
  • Improves spreadability
  • Skin softening

Known concerns

  • May be comedogenic for acne-prone skin
  • Supplier-grade variability

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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