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CETEARYL ISONONANOATE

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 25 list it before the 1% line and 3 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 28 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 28

Definition

Isononanoic acid, C16-18-alkyl esters

Cosmetic roles

Softens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Final report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel on the safety assessment of Pelargonic Acid (nonanoic acid) and nonanoate esters

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name イソノナン酸セテアリル: 本品は、イソノナン酸とセテアリルアルコール(*)のエステルである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

CETEARYL ISONONANOATEINCI세테아릴아이소노나노에이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)イソノナン酸セテアリルJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
111937-03-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID50108601

What products actually use it for

What the 21 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner20
  • Plasticizer1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 2 studies
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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