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Emollient

OCTADECENE

CAS 27070-58-2
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An 18-carbon olefin used as a lightweight emollient and slip agent. Inert on skin at cosmetic grade; petrochemical sourcing is the main critique.

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight hydrocarbon emollient
  • Good slip in makeup
  • Stable, oxidation-resistant

Known concerns

  • Petrochemical sourcing
  • Heavy on oily skin
  • Trace impurities depend on grade

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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