Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate (Cetylstearyl 2-ethylhexanoate) is a mix of cetyl and stearyl alcohols esters with 2-ethylhexanoic acid, a colorless oil with a faint inherent odor. Its former designation was Cetearyl Octanoate.
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate is a multifunctional cosmetic oil used in many kinds of skin and hair care preparations. It is insoluble in water, freely miscible with vegetable, mineral, and synthetic oils and fats, and dedicated to the oil phase in o/w and w/o emulsions.
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate is a readily emulsifiable oil used as an emollient, spreadability enhancer, and moisturizer. Closely related to the biological fats of the skin, it leaves a pleasant after-feel (non-sticky or greasy) and imparts a smooth, glossy appearance to preparations, rendering the skin soft and supple.
By virtue of its branched chain structure, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate is very spreadable. It is used as a base oil in the production of a wide variety of cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations that are easily spread and quickly absorbed by the skin. Thanks to its good stability against oxidation, it can be used in sun care applications.In addition, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate forms a non-occlusive, "breathable" film on the skin that acts as a water-repellant and protects against dehydration. Thanks to its many beneficial properties, it is used in many hair, skin, and sun care products and decorative cosmetics.
Toxicological studies have examined the use of Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate in cosmetic preparations. The results obtained did not indicate toxicological hazards when the product was applied in the recommended concentrations for the recommended applications.
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