Ethylhexyl Cocoate

AKA: 2-ethylhexyl cocoate

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

OriginPlant-Derived

Fatty acids, coco, 2-ethylhexyl esters

CAS #

92044-87-6

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.0006–41%

Rinse-off5–9%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2012 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR