Isocetyl Stearate
AKA: 25339-09-7, Isohexadecyl stearate, Kessco ICS, Octadecanoic acid, Isohexadecyl ester, Standamul 7061, Stearic acid, Isocetyl ester, CRODAMOL ICS
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
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
C34H68O2
Mol. Weight
508.90
CAS #
25339-09-7
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.
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
Synthetic ester developed as an emollient and texture-enhancing ingredient in cosmetics, created to provide slip and conditioning benefits without historical precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR