INCI name

ETHYLHEXYL PELARGONATE

Ethylhexyl pelargonate

An ester of 2-ethylhexanol and pelargonic acid, used as an emollient.

What it is

Ethylhexyl pelargonate is 2-ethylhexyl nonanoate, the ester of 2-ethylhexanol and pelargonic (nonanoic) acid, a light oily liquid. CosIng lists it as an emollient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, sunscreens and makeup.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The label does not show the amount used.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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