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Emollient

HEXYLDECANOL

CAS 2425-77-6
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A branched fatty alcohol used as a light, dry-touch emollient and co-emulsifier. CIR-reviewed as safe; minimal irritation potential.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Light non-greasy emollient
  • Improves skin feel of creams
  • Co-emulsifier
  • Stable to oxidation

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

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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