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Emollient

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE

CAS 29806-73-3
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A lightweight ester of palmitic acid and 2-ethylhexanol used to give creams a silky, dry-touch feel. Considered safe by CIR; only mild comedogenic risk for acne-prone skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight silky emollient
  • Pleasant skin feel
  • Stable and non-greasy

Known concerns

  • Mildly comedogenic for very acne-prone users
  • Synthetic ester (palm-derived feedstock)

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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