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Emollient

ETHYLHEXYL C10-40 ISOALKYL ACIDATE

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A branched-chain ethylhexyl ester used as a lightweight, non-greasy emollient. Improves product texture and skin feel; well tolerated, with thin specific safety data as the main caveat.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient
  • Improves product texture
  • Non-greasy skin feel

Known concerns

  • Limited independent dermal data
  • Synthetic ester with thin literature

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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