Hexyldecyl Isostearate
AKA “Matlube HI, Nikkol ICIS, 2-Hexyldecyl isostearate, UNII-3V20TC06U5, Isooctadecanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester, 3V20TC06U5, 69247-84-3, RefChem:146364, HEXYLDECYL ISOSTEARATE [INCI]
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Hexyldecyl isostearate
AKA: Matlube HI, Nikkol ICIS, 2-Hexyldecyl isostearate, UNII-3V20TC06U5, Isooctadecanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester, 3V20TC06U5, 69247-84-3, RefChem:146364, HEXYLDECYL ISOSTEARATE [INCI]
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Isooctadecanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester
Formula
C34H68O2
Mol. Weight
508.90
CAS #
69247-84-3
Form
Liquid
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester formulated as a skin conditioning agent in modern cosmetics. Designed to provide lightweight hydration and improved product spreadability.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR