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Wax ester emollient

OLEYL ARACHIDATE

CAS 22393-96-0
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Long-chain wax ester of oleyl alcohol and arachidic acid used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. Considered low-risk by analogy to other fatty acid esters.

Skin benefits

  • Emollient wax ester
  • Skin-conditioning and smoothing
  • Low irritation

Known concerns

  • Mildly comedogenic in some formulations
  • Limited published safety reviews

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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