Tridecyl Stearate

Tridecyl Stearate

AKA “Octadecanoic acid, tridecyl ester, UNII-A8OE252M6L, A8OE252M6L, LIPONATE TDS, ETHOX TDS, EINECS 250-696-7, NSC 152080, NSC-152080, UNIFLEX 188”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Tridecyl stearate

AKA: Octadecanoic acid, Tridecyl ester, UNII-A8OE252M6L, A8OE252M6L, LIPONATE TDS, ETHOX TDS, EINECS 250-696-7, NSC 152080, NSC-152080, UNIFLEX 188

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.

Formula

C31H62O2

Mol. Weight

466.80

CAS #

31556-45-3

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.

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 created as a modern cosmetic ingredient to provide emollient properties and improve skin conditioning and product texture in cosmetic formulations.