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Emollient

HEXYL KETOGLUTARATE ESTERS

Updated
79

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An emollient ester pair built from hexanol and ketoglutaric acid. Behaves like other small alkyl esters — non-greasy, skin-mild — but with a thinner public safety dossier.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient skin feel
  • Improves spreadability
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology dossier
  • Class data only — no SCCS opinion

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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