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CAS Number: 17618-45-0
Hexyldecyl Stearate is commonly used as an emollient to deliver skin-softening properties and a smooth after feel.
Hexyldecyl Stearate acts as a lubricant on skin’s surface to help lock in moisture.
Hexyldecyl Stearate can also work as a solvent for other ingredients and improve the consistency of skin care products.
Hexyldecyl Stearate also goes by the name octyl stearate and falls under a category of ingredients known as stearate esters.
Stearate esters have been assessed in numerous studies by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review CIR Expert Panel with a safe track record whether used in high or low concentrations.
Hexyldecyl Stearate at a Glance
Emollient that delivers skin-softening properties and a smooth after feel
Acts as a lubricant on skin's surface to help lock in moisture
Can be used as a solvent for other ingredients in skin care formulations
Works as texture enhancer to improve the consistency of skin care products
Also known as octyl stearate
Uses:
Hexyldecyl Stearate is an emollient that has occlusive properties.
Hexyldecyl Stearate could help the skin retain moisture while also promoting greater softness, smoothness, and pliability.
HEXYLDECYL STEARATE is classified as :
Emollient
Skin conditioning
COSING REF No: 34281
Chem/IUPAC Name: Octadecanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester
Cosmetic Uses:
skin conditioning
skin conditioning - emollient
An ester of Stearic Acid (q.v) and Hexyldecanol (q.v.). Used as a skin-conditioning agent, emollient, and occlusive.
INCI name: HEXYLDECYL STEARATE
Bio compatible (COSMOS standard)
Its functions (INCI)
Emollient: Softens and softens the skin
Skin care agent: Keeps the skin in good condition
Hexyldecyl Stearate may or may not be vegan.
Hexyldecyl Stearate is a compound of Stearic Acid and Decyl Alcohol, used in cosmetics as a skin conditioner and emollient.
Hexyldecyl Stearate can have animal or plant sources. Please check with the manufacturer.
Cosmetic Functions:
Emollient
Skin conditioning
INDUSTRY: Cosmetics
PRODUCT CLASS: Emollient & esters
Functions: Emollient - Softens and soothes the skin. Prevents water (moisture) loss from the skin.
Hexyldecyl Stearate is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.06% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Usage:
Derivative of fatty alcohols and lauryl acid. Used for skin softening and moistening.
Functions : Emollient, skin care agent.
Description :
Ingredient with emollient properties that contributes to the slow spread of the product on the surface of the skin, providing a soft feeling.
SYNONYMS:
Hexyldecyl stearate
17618-45-0
Eutanol G 16S
2-Hexyldecyl stearate
Eutanol G 16 S
2-hexyldecyl Octadecanoate
Octadecanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester
(+/-)-2-Hexyldecyl stearate
1-Decanol, 2-hexyl-, stearate
Stearic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester
2-Hexyldecyl stearate, (+/-)-
SCHEMBL63080
Stearic acid 2-hexyldecyl ester
DTXSID50938768
Q27285691
