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Antioxidant

OCTADECYL DI-T-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE

CAS 2082-79-3 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A hindered-phenol antioxidant (Irganox 1076 family) that protects oils and waxes from going rancid. Used at very low levels and considered non-irritating in finished cosmetics.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Highly effective antioxidant for oils and waxes
  • Prevents formula rancidity
  • Used at very low percentages
  • Long shelf-life support

Known concerns

  • Mostly used as a polymer/lipid antioxidant — limited dedicated cosmetic CIR review
  • Low water solubility limits skin absorption
  • Generally non-irritating but data thin on chronic dermal exposure

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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