Isopropyl isostearate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 31478-84-9 / 681

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Isopropyl isostearate is a vegetable wax used in cosmetic formulations. Isopropyl isostearate is an ester compound between the isopropyl alcohol as alcoholic component and the isostearic acid (isooctadecanoic acid). The "wax ester" acts as emollient (makes the skin supple and smoothes it), binder (binds cosmetic preparations containing powder and powder) and skin care product (nourishes the skin).

"Isopropyl" refers to isopropyl alcohol as the alcoholic component of a substance.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer