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Emollient

DIETHYLHEXYL CARBONATE

CAS 14858-73-2
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Diethylhexyl carbonate — a light, silky emollient used to give creams and sunscreens an elegant slip. Strong safety record; a popular silicone alternative.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Light, dry-feeling emollient
  • Excellent silicone alternative
  • Skin conditioning
  • Improves spreadability of sunscreens

Known concerns

  • Primarily an emollient
  • Bioaccumulation evaluated and acceptable

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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