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Emollient

ISOCETYL ALCOHOL

CAS 36311-34-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A branched fatty alcohol used as a light, silky emollient. Generally well tolerated, though it can be slightly comedogenic for acne-prone skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient
  • Improves spreadability
  • Non-greasy skin feel
  • Stable in formulations

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritation reported in concentrated form
  • Comedogenic potential for acne-prone skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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