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Emollient

C11-15 PARETH-3 OLEATE

CAS 246538-04-5
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A lightly ethoxylated C11-15 fatty-alcohol ester of oleic acid — a mild emollient and co-emulsifier that softens skin and helps creams spread. Considered safe at typical cosmetic levels.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient ester
  • Mild non-ionic co-emulsifier
  • Improves spread and slip
  • Smooths skin feel

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from ethoxylation if unpurified
  • Limited public toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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