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Emollient

METHYL HYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS 141-23-1 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A wax-like methyl ester of 12-hydroxystearic acid used as an emollient and structurant. Non-irritating with a long history of cosmetic use.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-conditioning emollient
  • Used as wax/structurant
  • Stable fatty ester

Known concerns

  • Possible mild occlusion
  • Sparse public toxicology
  • Solid at room temperature

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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