CETEARYL ISONONANOATE- ▸ Emollient: Skin and hair emollient improving feel and spreadability.
- ▸ Skin-feel modifier: Light, non-greasy after-feel in formulations.
- ▸ UV-filter solubilizer: Solubilizes UV filters in sun-care products.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Cetearyl isononanoate (INCI Cetearyl Isononanoate; CAS 92763-70-7) is a versatile emollient ester — cetearyl (C16/C18) alcohol esterified with branched isononanoic acid. It gives a smooth, medium-spreading, low-tack skin-feel with a soft gloss, and it is oxidatively stable, which makes it a workhorse emollient and pigment dispersant across skin, hair and color cosmetics.
What is cetearyl isononanoate?
It is the ester of cetearyl alcohol (a C16/C18 fatty-alcohol blend) with branched isononanoic acid. The branched acid keeps it liquid and oxidatively stable while the longer alcohol gives a cushioned, substantive feel, so it sits between the light dry esters and the heavier emollients — a medium-spread, low-tack, glossy emollient.
Applications by sector
Skin care. A smooth, medium-spreading emollient that softens and adds slip without heaviness in lotions, creams and balms. Color cosmetics. A pigment-wetting and dispersing ester with a glossy, low-tack finish in lip, foundation and makeup. Hair care. A gloss and slip agent. These describe formulation feel and behavior, not skin-health claims.
Forms and grades
Supplied as a clear liquid; confirm grade on the RFQ. Related emollient esters: isopropyl myristate, isononyl isononanoate; compared in the emollient ester selection guide.
Handling and documentation
Each lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA); request the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for handling data.
Bulk supply and RFQ
RawSource supplies cetearyl isononanoate in bulk to personal-care formulators, with CoA and SDS per lot. Submit an RFQ with your grade and target quantity.
Typical Properties
Typical reference values, not a specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot governs.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Cetearyl Isononanoate |
| CAS Number | 92763-70-7 |
| Chemical type | Cetearyl (C16/C18) ester of branched isononanoic acid |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| Character | Smooth, medium-spreading, low-tack, glossy emollient; oxidatively stable |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; oil-soluble |
| Flammability / handling | Refer to the current SDS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cetearyl isononanoate used for?
Cetearyl isononanoate (CAS 92763-70-7) is a medium-spreading, low-tack, glossy emollient ester used to soften and add slip in skin care, to wet and disperse pigments in color cosmetics, and as a gloss/slip agent in hair care.
How does cetearyl isononanoate feel compared to lighter esters?
It is more cushioned and substantive than the light, dry esters (like isopropyl myristate) but stays low-tack and glossy — a medium-spreading emollient. Choose by the feel you want; see the ester selection guide.
What is the CAS of cetearyl isononanoate?
It is CAS 92763-70-7. It is supplied to a grade specification; the CoA documents each lot.
How is bulk cetearyl isononanoate supplied and quoted?
RawSource supplies it as a liquid in bulk with CoA and SDS per lot. Pricing is quote-based on grade and volume; submit an RFQ with your target quantity.
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