Ethylhexyl Isostearate

AKA: Crodamol ois, Dub iso, 81897-25-8, 2-Ethylhexyl isostearate, 2-Ethylhexyl isooctadecanoate, Ethylhexyl isostearate [INCI]
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from isostearic acid and ethylhexyl alcohol, both synthetically produced from petroleum or plant oil feedstocks. Synthesized through esterification, combining the alcohol and fatty acid under catalytic conditions to form the ester compound.
Isooctadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
Formula
C26H52O2
Mol. Weight
396.70
CAS #
81897-25-8
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
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on27–40%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR