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
C42H84O2
Mol. Weight
621.10
CAS #
42233-14-7
Form
Powder
State
Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester combining two long-chain fatty acids, developed as a modern emollient and thickening agent in cosmetic formulations.