Functions
Emollient
CAS Number(s)
88103-59-7
FDA UNII
D4N66T98C2
Octyldodecyl Erucate is an oil-soluble, liquid ester. It is wholly vegetable-derived. A long carbon chain length ester (42 carbon atoms) is surprisingly shallow in viscosity and has excellent shelf-life and clarity at low temperatures.
Octyldodecyl Erucate readily absorbs into the skin, leaving a silky-smooth, non-greasy, and dry after-feel. It is used in creams and lotions, lipsticks, decorative cosmetics, nail cuticle treatments, shave and after-shave applications, antiperspirant sticks, and splash-on products.
Toxicity studies have shown that Octyldodecyl Erucate is remarkably safe, non-irritating to skin and eyes, orally non-toxic, and non-comedogenic.
Synonyms
13-Docosenoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester
PELEMOL® EE
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