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
C17H34O2
Mol. Weight
270.50
CAS #
59587-44-9
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 for modern cosmetics to provide lightweight emollience and improved sensory properties. Designed as an alternative to traditional plant-derived pelargonic acid.