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Tetradecyleicosyl Stearate
AKA “RefChem:896953, SCHEMBL1173841”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Tetradecyleicosyl stearate
AKA: RefChem:896953, SCHEMBL1173841
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Octadecanoic acid, 2-tetradecyleicosyl ester
Formula
C52H104O2
Mol. Weight
761.40
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
Modern synthetic ester developed in the 20th century for cosmetic formulations. Used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent with no traditional historical use.
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
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR