Ethylhexyl Stearate

Ethylhexyl Stearate

AKA “2-Ethylhexyl stearate, 22047-49-0, 2-Ethylhexyl octadecanoate, Cetiol 868, EG3PA2K3K5, Octadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, DTXSID9047178, CRODAMOL OS, TEGOSOFT OS”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Ethylhexyl stearate

AKA: 2-Ethylhexyl stearate, 22047-49-0, 2-Ethylhexyl octadecanoate, Cetiol 868, EG3PA2K3K5, Octadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, DTXSID9047178, CRODAMOL OS, TEGOSOFT OS

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.

Effective at 39.0%

Formula

C26H52O2

Mol. Weight

396.70

CAS #

22047-49-0

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.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Synthesized as a modern emollient to replicate properties of stearic acid, which has been used in skincare since ancient times. Developed to provide improved stability and texture in creams and lotions.