Isocetyl Behenate

Isocetyl Behenate

AKA “94247-28-6, UNII-JGD5498E0G, PELEMOL ICB, JGD5498E0G, EINECS 304-205-9, Docosanoic acid, isohexadecyl ester, DTXSID40241258, BEHENIC ACID, ISOCETYL ESTER, ISOHEXADECYL ESTER”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Isocetyl behenate

AKA: 94247-28-6, UNII-JGD5498E0G, PELEMOL ICB, JGD5498E0G, EINECS 304-205-9, Docosanoic acid, Isohexadecyl ester, DTXSID40241258, BEHENIC ACID, ISOCETYL ESTER, ISOHEXADECYL ESTER

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

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.

Formula

C38H76O2

Mol. Weight

565.00

CAS #

94247-28-6

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.

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 ester developed as a cosmetic conditioning agent in the late 20th century. Created to provide emollient and protective properties while improving the spreadability of skincare and color cosmetics.