Decyltetradecyl Cetearate

Decyltetradecyl Cetearate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Mixed Ester, Fatty Acid Ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Fatty Acids, C16-18, 2-Decyltetradecyl Esters
CAS #
97404-34-7
Form
Oil
Functions
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 developed in the late 20th century as a skin conditioning and emollient agent, designed to replace natural waxes and oils while providing improved stability.
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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