ISOCETYL STEARATE- ▸ Emollient: skin-softening ester for creams and lotions
- ▸ Skin conditioning: cosmetic conditioning oil-phase ester
- ▸ Formulation base: oil-phase carrier and spreading agent
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 →Isocetyl stearate (CAS 95912-86-0) is the isocetyl alcohol ester of stearic acid. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient and skin-conditioning ester.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU): Not determined from public registry
- EC number: 246-868-6
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is isocetyl stearate used for?
Isocetyl stearate (CAS 95912-86-0, C42H84O4) is the isocetyl alcohol ester of stearic acid. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient, a skin-conditioning oil-phase ester, and a spreading/carrier agent in creams and lotions.
Is isocetyl stearate the same as isopropyl isostearate?
No. Isocetyl stearate is the isocetyl-alcohol ester of stearic acid, while isopropyl isostearate is a different ester (isopropyl alcohol with isostearic acid). They have distinct CAS numbers and properties; specify the exact INCI name when ordering.
What is the chemical identity of isocetyl stearate?
It is the branched C16 (isocetyl) alcohol ester of stearic acid, CAS 95912-86-0, with molecular formula C42H84O4. These identifiers appear on the CoA for specification matching.
What HS code applies to isocetyl stearate?
As a stearic-acid ester it is classified under HS 2915.70 (palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters). Confirm the destination-country tariff line with your broker.
Is isocetyl stearate available in bulk?
RawSource supplies isocetyl stearate in bulk to formulators in drums, totes, and IBCs. Request a bulk quote with your target volume along with a CoA and SDS.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Isocetyl Stearate?
Isocetyl Stearate (CAS 25339-09-7) is listed as Active on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory; its REACH registration status is not determined from the public ECHA registry.