An ester of neopentanoic acid and tridecyl alcohol, used as an emollient.
What it is
Tridecyl neopentanoate is the ester of neopentanoic (2,2-dimethylpropanoic) acid and tridecyl alcohol, a light oily liquid. CosIng lists it as a binding, emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of skin care and makeup products.
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.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.