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Emollient ester

HEXYL OCTANOATE

CAS 1117-55-1
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Lightweight ester of hexanol and caprylic acid used as a non-greasy emollient and pigment dispersant. Well tolerated across product types with a long history of safe cosmetic use in skin and colour formulas.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight, dry-touch emollient ester
  • Excellent skin spreading without greasy after-feel
  • Good pigment dispersion in colour cosmetics
  • Stable, low odour, low irritation

Known concerns

  • High loadings can affect SPF testing of sunscreens
  • Source of fatty acids may vary (palm, coconut, synthetic)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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