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Emollient

HEXYL PELARGONATE

CAS 6561-39-3 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A simple ester of hexyl alcohol and pelargonic (nonanoic) acid — a light, non-greasy emollient with a faintly fruity character. Class behaviour of fatty-acid esters is consistently safe at cosmetic concentrations.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGNAIL CONDITIONINGDISPERSING NON-SURFACTANTEYELASH CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient feel
  • Spreading agent
  • Mild fruity scent contribution
  • Non-occlusive skin softener

Known concerns

  • Mild irritation potential at high %
  • Family-level fatty-ester sensitisation rare but possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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