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DECYLTETRADECANOL.

Valuable CAS 58670-89-6 / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Decyltetradecanol is a versatile fatty alcohol primarily utilized for its emollient properties, contributing to a soft and smooth skin feel without a heavy or sticky residue. It also functions as a skin conditioning agent, supporting overall skin health, and as a viscosity controller to optimize formulation texture and spreadability.

Summary

Emollient Skin Conditioning Viscosity Controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions by forming a lightweight, non-occlusive film on the skin's surface, effectively softening and smoothing its texture. It acts as a skin conditioning agent to help maintain the skin in optimal condition. Furthermore, Decyltetradecanol serves as a precise viscosity controlling agent, enabling formulators to fine-tune the consistency of products, thereby enhancing their spreadability and user experience.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Decyltetradecanol exhibits chemical stability under standard ambient conditions, including room temperature.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

Decyltetradecanol demonstrates a favorable safety profile, with 99.3% of reports indicating it does not meet GHS hazard criteria. While animal studies on the undiluted substance noted slight irritation to rabbit skin and eyes, germ cell mutagenicity tests (Ames test) yielded negative results. It is classified as non-hazardous to water (nwg) by WGK Germany, holds 'ACTIVE' status with EPA TSCA, and is listed with a UNII by the FDA GSRS.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Decyltetradecanol is a valuable multi-functional ingredient, offering effective emollient and skin conditioning benefits with a lightweight feel, while also enhancing formulation aesthetics and demonstrating broad skin compatibility and a favorable safety profile.

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