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Emollient

DIHYDROCHOLESTERYL BUTYRATE

CAS 59000-59-8 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A cholesterol-derived fatty ester used as a skin-identical emollient and barrier ingredient. No GHS hazard listing; class-typical low irritation.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-identical lipid
  • Barrier support
  • Smooth emollient

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived in some grades
  • Limited specific dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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