The Basics On Isononyl Isononanoate
What is Isononyl Isononanoate?
An ester that functions as a skin-conditioning agent. Occurs naturally in cocoa and lavender oil.
What are other names for Isononyl Isononanoate?
3,5,5-TRIMETHYL- 3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXYL ESTER HEXANOIC ACID, 3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXANOIC ACID, 3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXYL ESTER, 3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXYL ESTER 3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXANOIC ACID, 3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXYL ESTER HEXANOIC ACID, 3,5,5-TRIMETHYL-, 3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXYL-3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXANOATE, ISONONANOIC ACID, ISONONYL ESTER, ISONONYL ESTER ISONONANOIC ACID, and ISONONYL ISONONANOATE
What is Isononyl Isononanoate used for?
In cosmetics and personal care products, isononyl isononanoate functions as an emollient, texture enhancer, and plasticizer. As an emollient, isononyl isononanoate is often found in creams, lotions, and facial moisturizers. Emollients work to soften and soothe the skin while also acting as occlusive agents.
How Isononyl Isononanoate is classified
Emollients
Recommendations for using Isononyl Isononanoate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Isononyl Isononanoate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Isononyl Isononanoate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Isononyl Isononanoate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Isononyl Isononanoate
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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