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Emollient

ETHYLHEXYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

CAS 7425-14-1 Updated
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A light, non-greasy emollient ester (CAS 7425-14-1) of 2-ethylhexanol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. The 2-ethylhexanoic acid component carries an EU reproductive-toxicity classification, which keeps this ester in the red zone for cautious users.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTFRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Light emolliency
  • Non-greasy feel
  • Pigment carrier

Known concerns

  • Hydrolyses to 2-ethylhexanoic acid (Repr. 1B)
  • EU reproductive-toxicity scrutiny

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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