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Emollient

HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL/ADIPIC ACID COPOLYMER

75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A polyester of hydrogenated castor oil and adipic acid used as an emollient film former. Well-tolerated on skin; main consideration is comedogenic potential on acne-prone skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-conditioning emollient ester polymer
  • Adds water-resistance and slip
  • Low irritation potential

Known concerns

  • May feel heavy / occlusive on acne-prone skin
  • Possible trace residual adipic acid monomer
  • Limited dedicated CIR review for this specific copolymer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related emollients

Same plant / compound family

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