AKA: 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl octacosanoate, 71035-02-4, 1-Octacosanoyl glyceride, Montanic acid .alpha.-monoglyceride, Glycerol monomontanate, Orb1984263
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Glycerides, montan-wax
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
CIR Panel statement found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 344)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2020
Regulatory Status
JAPAN⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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