C10-40 Isoalkyl Acid Octyldodecanol Esters

C10-40 Isoalkyl Acid Octyldodecanol Esters 1
C10-40 Isoalkyl Acid Octyldodecanol Esters 2
AKA: Complex ester, Emollient ester
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Not Clean
1-Dodecanol, 2-octyl-, esters with C10-40 isoalkyl acids
CAS #
-
State
Solid
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester created as a modern cosmetic ingredient to provide emollient and conditioning properties. Developed as an alternative to traditional plant-derived oils for improved stability and consistency.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR