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Emollient

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE

CAS 27841-04-9 (1)/ 85711-80-4 (generic)/ 68855-18-5 (3) Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A light synthetic ester emollient that gives a silky, non-greasy slip. Inert and non-comedogenic at cosmetic use levels with no notable safety concerns.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight non-greasy emollient
  • Improves spreadability and skin feel
  • Stable, non-comedogenic ester

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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