C40-60 Alkyl Stearate

C40-60 Alkyl Stearate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Stearate Ester, Long-chain Stearate
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the primary starting materials. Produced through esterification of fatty alcohols (C40-C60 chain length) with stearic acid.
C40-60-alkyl octadecanoate
CAS #
223239-93-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR