Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

AKA “Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 59130-69-7, Cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl octanoate, HEXANOIC ACID, 2-ETHYL-, HEXADECYL ESTER, EINECS 261-619-1, 90411-68-0, 134647WMX4”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Cetearyl ethylhexanoate

AKA: Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 59130-69-7, Cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl octanoate, HEXANOIC ACID, 2-ETHYL-, HEXADECYL ESTER, EINECS 261-619-1, 90411-68-0, 134647WMX4

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Emulsifier

Synthetic

Clean

The Panel concluded that the alkyl ethylhexanoates, listed below, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate...

Effective at 17.5%

Formula

C24H48O2

Mol. Weight

368.60

CAS #

90411-68-0

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Softens & Smooths

Conditions Hair

Conditions Skin

Smooths and softens skin

Softens and detangles hair

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic emollient ester developed in the 20th century cosmetics industry. Created to provide lightweight, non-greasy skin conditioning and improved spreadability in cosmetic formulations as an alternative to natural oils.