Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
AKA “Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Di-c12-15 alkyl fumarate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Butenedioic acid (E), bis(C12-15-alkyl) esters
CAS #
68910-56-5
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ester developed for advanced cosmetic chemistry. Combines mixed alkyl chains with fumaric acid to provide conditioning and textural benefits in skincare.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Non-Comedogenic
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR