C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC12-13 ALKYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Body Lotions 20%Body Treatments 20%Foot Cream 20%Hand Cream 20%Sunscreens 20%

Frequently asked

What does C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate do in skincare?
C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body lotions (20% of its uses).

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