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
C34H66O2
Mol. Weight
506.90
CAS #
22393-86-8
Form
Liquid
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created in the 20th century by chemically combining cetyl alcohol with oleic acid (a naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acid). Used in cosmetics as a lightweight emollient and conditioning agent.