Hexyldecyl Isostearate

AKA: Matlube HI, Nikkol ICIS, 2-Hexyldecyl isostearate, Isooctadecanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester, 69247-84-3, HEXYLDECYL ISOSTEARATE [INCI]
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the primary botanical starting materials. Synthesized through esterification of fatty alcohols with isostearic acid under catalytic conditions.
Isooctadecanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester
Formula
C34H68O2
Mol. Weight
508.90
CAS #
69247-84-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on2%
Rinse-off0.2–7%
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