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Emollient

C11-15 PARETH-12 STEARATE

CAS 68891-25-8
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A fatty-alcohol stearate ester with added ethylene oxide — works as an emollient and gentle emulsifier. Considered safe at typical use levels when produced to cosmetic-grade purity.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Emollient — softens and smooths skin
  • Acts as a non-ionic surfactant/emulsifier
  • Improves product spreadability
  • Stable in a wide pH range

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from ethoxylation if not purified
  • Limited ingredient-specific safety literature

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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C11-15 PARETH-12
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