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Emulsifier

ACETYLXYLITYL ACETOXY PALMITATE/STEARATE

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A sugar-and-fatty-acid emulsifier built from acetylated xylitol with palmitic and stearic acids — gentle, biodegradable, blends oil and water in skincare with no documented safety issues.

Function

SURFACTANT

Skin benefits

  • Mild sugar-fatty-acid emulsifier
  • Smooth, gentle skin feel
  • Biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Limited published toxicology
  • Possible irritation at very high use levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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