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Emollient

ISOPROPYL C12-15-ALKETH-9 CARBOXYLATE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A lightweight synthetic emollient ester from isopropanol and ethoxylated C12-15 alcohols, used as a skin-conditioning oil-phase ingredient. Long industry use with a well-established safety profile and no specific EU restrictions.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Light, non-greasy skin feel
  • Co-emulsifies and solubilizes oils
  • Conditions and softens skin

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated chain requires 1,4-dioxane purity control
  • Possible mild irritation at high concentrations
  • Trace process residues at lower-grade material

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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