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Emollient

ETHYLHEXYL POLYRICINOLEATE

CAS 83856-22-8 Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

An ester of 2-ethylhexanol with polyricinoleic acid (from castor oil). A smooth, non-greasy emollient and pigment-dispersing oil with the benign profile of long-chain ricinoleate esters.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Smooth, non-greasy emollient
  • Pigment dispersing aid
  • Improves spreadability of color cosmetics
  • Compatible with many oils

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
  • Castor-derived — sourcing transparency varies

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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