Emollient

Meadowfoam Estolide

INCI: MEADOWFOAM ESTOLIDE
CAS 68937-92-8; EINECS 273-100-7
Meadowfoam estolide is the oligomeric ester formed from meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) seed oil fatty acids. It comprises mainly 5-(5-eicosenoyloxy)eicosanoic acid
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning (emollient, moisturizer); hair conditioning (moisture retention, thermal/mechanical damage protection); pigment dispersion agent in color cosmetics
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Meadowfoam estolide is the oligomeric ester formed from meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) seed oil fatty acids. It comprises mainly 5-(5-eicosenoyloxy)eicosanoic acid

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
68937-92-8; EINECS 273-100-7
INCI
MEADOWFOAM ESTOLIDE
Category
Emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026