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Skin Conditioning

PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOCETETH-3 ACETATE

CAS 93385-13-8 / 178900-23-7 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An acetate ester of propylene-glycol-anchored isoceteth-3 used as a light-feel skin-conditioning emollient. The branched isocetyl chain plus low EO and acetate cap give a non-greasy, spreadable feel typical of modern PG esters.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Light-feel emollient ester
  • Provides skin conditioning without greasiness
  • Good spreadability and stability

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated material — controlled 1,4-dioxane grade required
  • Limited public CIR review for this exact INCI
  • Propylene glycol portion is a rare contact allergen

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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