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Dicetyl Ether
AKA “Dihexadecyl ether, Hexadecyl ether, BZ3TC4IWYY, UNII-BZ3TC4IWYY, NSC-77143, COSMACOL ETHER 16, DTXSID30194067, EINECS 223-900-7, NSC 77143”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Dicetyl ether
AKA: Dihexadecyl ether, Hexadecyl ether, BZ3TC4IWYY, UNII-BZ3TC4IWYY, NSC-77143, COSMACOL ETHER 16, DTXSID30194067, EINECS 223-900-7, NSC 77143
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Dihexadecyl ether
Formula
C32H66O
Mol. Weight
466.90
CAS #
4113-12-6
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic volatile emollient developed for cosmetics to provide a lightweight, silky feel. Created as an alternative to heavier natural waxes and oils.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR