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Emollient

GLYCOL/BUTYLENE GLYCOL MONTANATE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A montan-wax (lignite-derived) ester emollient and structurant. Offers a clean, lubricating slip and viscosity control with no notable systemic safety issues.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Wax-based emollient and structurant
  • Montan/lignite-derived
  • Lubricating slip without greasiness

Known concerns

  • Petrochemical-adjacent feedstock
  • No significant systemic concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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