Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate Description

Ethylhexyl isononanoate is an ester of isononanoic acid and 2-ethylhexyl alcohol used in skin care for its emollient properties.

This water-insoluble ester has a lighter skin feel than other emollient skin care ingredients, allowing for lighter, more spreadable formulas. It hydrates and softens skin by trapping moisture and preventing water loss. This ingredient is a clear, liquid raw material that appears in formulas in percentages between 0.02-75%.

The CIR Expert Panel reviewed ethylhexyl isononanoate and deemed it safe for use in cosmetics at current formulaic concentrations.