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CETEARYL ISONONANOATE

Last update on May 13, 2023

Cetearyl Isononanoate is a versatile cosmetic ingredient that is widely used in skincare and personal care products. It is a fatty acid ester that has excellent emollient properties, meaning it can help to soften and smooth the skin and hair. It also has a low viscosity, so it is easier to incorporate in a range of different formulations. Cetearyl Isononanoate can commonly be found in products like moisturizers, sunscreens, conditioners, and makeup. The chemical formula of Cetearyl Isononanoate is C₂₅H₅₀O₂.

CAS Number: 111937-03-2Chem/IUPAC Name: Isononanoic acid, C16-18-alkyl estersEINECS/ELINCS No: COSING REF No: 75138

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Waglinol 2559

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INCI: CETEARYL ISONONANOATE

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Teca Milk Extract

by Jan Dekker

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Neoderm CSN

by Jan Dekker

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What is CETEARYL ISONONANOATE used for?

Cetearyl Isononanoate is a widely used ingredient in the personal care and cosmetic industry. It is primarily an emollient that helps in nourishing and hydrating the skin, leaving it soft and supple. Further, it also acts as a lubricant in hair care products to improve the texture of the shafts and control frizz. Additionally, Cetearyl Isononanoate is a good emulsifier that stabilizes cosmetic formulations and provides them with a smooth and silky texture. This ingredient also forms a protective barrier on skin and hair to protect them from harmful environmental stressors.

Origin

Cetearyl Isononanoate is made by combining cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol derived from natural sources such as coconut or palm oil, with isononanoic acid, a branched-chain carboxylic acid. The two components are chemically reacted to form the ester, which is then purified and used as an ingredient in cosmetic formulations.

What does CETEARYL ISONONANOATE do in a formulation?

EMOLLIENT|

HAIR CONDITIONING|

SKIN CONDITIONING

Safety Profile

Cetearyl Isononanoate is considered safe for use in cosmetics and is not known to be comedogenic or to have any significant side effects. It is well tolerated by all skin types; however, a patch test should be performed in case of highly sensitive skin. Lastly, it is typically derived from vegetable sources, making it suitable for use in vegan and halal products.