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Emollient

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DIPELARGONATE/DICAPRATE

Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A diester of neopentyl glycol with mixed C8-C10 fatty acids that gives formulations an extremely light, non-greasy feel. Branched neopentyl-glycol esters are oxidation-stable and well tolerated by skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Exceptionally lightweight, non-greasy feel
  • Stable to oxidation
  • High-performance emollient

Known concerns

  • Synthetic specialty ester with limited public toxicology
  • No significant skin concerns at cosmetic levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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