Ethylhexyl Isostearate
AKA “Crodamol ois, Dub iso, 81897-25-8, 2-Ethylhexyl isostearate, 2-Ethylhexyl isooctadecanoate, 7Z37I6ZS2X, UNII-7Z37I6ZS2X, Ethylhexyl isostearate [INCI], RefChem:139164”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Ethylhexyl isostearate
AKA: Crodamol ois, Dub iso, 81897-25-8, 2-Ethylhexyl isostearate, 2-Ethylhexyl isooctadecanoate, 7Z37I6ZS2X, UNII-7Z37I6ZS2X, Ethylhexyl isostearate [INCI], RefChem:139164
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Isooctadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
Effective at 37.51%
Formula
C26H52O2
Mol. Weight
396.70
CAS #
81897-25-8
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
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
Synthesized as a modern cosmetic emollient in the late 20th century to provide superior skin conditioning and a lighter feel than natural fatty acids. Designed for use in foundations, sunscreens, and moisturizers.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.02%
75.0%
0%100%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.02-75 | 0.02-74 | 27-40
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR