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Emollient

ISOBUTYL PALMITATE

CAS 110-34-9 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A fatty-acid ester used as a light emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Has no GHS hazards and a clean ECHA notification record; a well-tolerated workhorse.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Light, dry-feel emollient
  • Solvent for oil-soluble actives
  • Improves spreadability of creams

Known concerns

  • No GHS hazard classification
  • May contribute to comedogenicity in acne-prone skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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