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
Plant Oil
Clean
Isooctadecanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester
Formula
C34H68O2
Mol. Weight
508.90
CAS #
69247-84-3
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester formulated as a skin conditioning agent in modern cosmetics. Designed to provide lightweight hydration and improved product spreadability.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR