Isostearyl Isostearate

AKA “Isooctadecyl isooctadecanoate, Isooctadecanoic acid, isooctadecyl ester, UNII-IV0Z586Z4Y, IV0Z586Z4Y, CRODAMOL ISIS, SABODERM IS, DUB ISIS, EINECS 255-485-3, DERMOL 1818”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Isostearyl isostearate

AKA: Isooctadecyl isooctadecanoate, Isooctadecanoic acid, Isooctadecyl ester, UNII-IV0Z586Z4Y, IV0Z586Z4Y, CRODAMOL ISIS, SABODERM IS, DUB ISIS, EINECS 255-485-3, DERMOL 1818

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

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.

Family

Not applicable (synthetic ester)

Formula

C36H72O2

Mol. Weight

537.00

CAS #

41669-30-1

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Functions

Binding

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

A synthetic ester created in the mid-20th century as an emollient and texture enhancer. Developed to provide a lightweight, non-greasy alternative to natural oils in cosmetic products while improving formula stability.