Emollients
- Chemicals
- 505
- Suppliers
- 2,555
About emollients
Emollients soften and smooth the skin and give a formula its feel. They include esters such as isopropyl myristate, caprylic and capric triglyceride, ethylhexyl palmitate and C12-15 alkyl benzoate, fatty alcohols such as cetyl, stearyl and cetearyl alcohol, hydrocarbons such as squalane, mineral oil, petrolatum and isododecane, silicones such as dimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane, and plant oils and butters such as shea butter, jojoba oil and coconut oil.
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Formulators choose emollients by spreading behaviour, from light and fast-spreading to rich and cushioning, and by polarity, which affects how well they dissolve UV filters and pigments. Many products combine several emollients to build a sensory profile, and suppliers often publish sensory and spreading data to help with selection.
Ask for the INCI name, acid value, saponification value, peroxide value, colour, odour and, for natural oils, the fatty acid profile and origin. Palm and coconut derivatives may need RSPO certification. Mineral oils and petrolatum should be cosmetic or pharmaceutical grade with low polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon content. Some cyclic silicones are now restricted in rinse-off and leave-on products in the EU.
Top emollients
Showing 1 to 48 of 505 chemicals, most searched and traded first.
CholesterolCAS 57-88-5C27H46O178 suppliers
Palmitic acidCAS 57-10-3C16H32O2211 suppliers
Deoxycholic acidCAS 83-44-3C24H40O497 suppliers
IcosapentCAS 10417-94-4C20H30O264 suppliers
Stearic acidCAS 57-11-4C18H36O2558 suppliers
Arachidonic acidCAS 506-32-1C20H32O276 suppliers
Aluminum hydroxideCAS 21645-51-2H3AlO3286 suppliers
Oleic acidCAS 112-80-1C18H34O2346 suppliers
Linoleic acidCAS 60-33-3C18H32O2109 suppliers
9,12-Octadecadienoic acidCAS 2197-37-7C18H32O234 suppliers
Guanosine monophosphateCAS 85-32-5C10H14N5O8P58 suppliers
Aluminum stearateCAS 637-12-7C54H105AlO6129 suppliers
KaempferolCAS 520-18-3C15H10O6102 suppliers
Glutathione disulfideCAS 27025-41-8C20H32N6O12S271 suppliers
Linolenic acidCAS 463-40-1C18H30O285 suppliers
1-Methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexeneCAS 138-86-3C10H16155 suppliers
GuaiacolCAS 90-05-1C7H8O2135 suppliers
1-OctanolCAS 111-87-5C8H18O154 suppliers
1-DodecanolCAS 112-53-8C12H26O150 suppliers
HesperidinCAS 520-26-3C28H34O15123 suppliers
SqualeneCAS 111-02-4C30H5092 suppliers
MonostearinCAS 31566-31-1C21H42O4189 suppliers
SilymarinCAS 65666-07-1C25H22O10103 suppliers
Cetyl alcoholCAS 36653-82-4C16H34O263 suppliers
5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuralCAS 67-47-0C6H6O3122 suppliers
HexadecaneCAS 544-76-3C16H3482 suppliers
HypericinCAS 548-04-9C30H16O864 suppliers
LanosterolCAS 79-63-0C30H50O44 suppliers
MonolaurinCAS 27215-38-9C15H30O486 suppliers
Barbituric acidCAS 67-52-7C4H4N2O3Request quotes
SqualaneCAS 111-01-3C30H6284 suppliers
Glyceryl monooleateCAS 25496-72-4C21H40O461 suppliers
1-NonanolCAS 143-08-8C9H20O46 suppliers
Itaconic acidCAS 97-65-4C5H6O4108 suppliers
myo-Inositol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), calcium magnesium salt (1:?:?)CAS 3615-82-5C6H6CaMgO24P6-812 suppliers
Isopropyl myristateCAS 110-27-0C17H34O2179 suppliers
L-TheanineCAS 3081-61-6C7H14N2O3150 suppliers
IsoliquiritigeninCAS 961-29-5C15H12O441 suppliers
OctadecaneCAS 593-45-3C18H3848 suppliers
2H-Indol-2-one, 3-(1,3-dihydro-3-oxo-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,3-dihydro-CAS 479-41-4C16H10N2O252 suppliers
Behenyl alcoholCAS 661-19-8C22H46O78 suppliers
DecamethylcyclopentasiloxaneCAS 541-02-6C10H30O5Si562 suppliers
DihydrocholesterolCAS 80-97-7C27H48O16 suppliers
TetradecaneCAS 629-59-4C14H3046 suppliers
1-DecanolCAS 112-30-1C10H22O86 suppliers
Sodium acrylateCAS 7446-81-3C3H3NaO220 suppliers
Diallyl trisulfideCAS 2050-87-5C6H10S329 suppliers
PhytolCAS 150-86-7C20H40O12 suppliers
Top suppliers of emollients
Manufacturers and traders with live products in this category. Paid members appear first.
TRC Finechems is a leading manufacturer and supplier of fine chemicals, intermediates, and APIs.
Emollients suppliers by country
Countries with at least 5 suppliers in this category. Open one to see its manufacturers and traders.
- China753
- India484
- United States439
- Germany95
- United Kingdom44
- Japan39
- Turkey38
- Canada31
- France31
- Thailand30
- Italy28
- Netherlands25
- Spain22
- Malaysia22
- Indonesia19
- South Korea19
- Singapore16
- United Arab Emirates13
- Egypt13
- Australia12
- Mexico12
- Russia12
- Poland11
- South Africa11
- Belgium10
- Brazil10
- Switzerland10
- Pakistan10
- Vietnam9
- Bangladesh8
- Philippines8
- Hong Kong7
- New Zealand7
- Taiwan7
- Colombia6
- Iran6
- Nigeria5
- Romania5
New emollients from suppliers
Products recently listed by manufacturers and traders in this category.
Latest buy requests for emollients
Open requests from buyers. Suppliers can quote after signing in.
- 1 quoteCholesterol5 kg+ 1 more products To IndiaYearly need 8 d ago
- 1 quoteLactic acid40 bags+ 1 more products To IndiaQuarterly need 8 d ago
- 1 quoteProline DL-form25 kg+ 2 more products To India 8 d ago
- 0 quotesCholesterol5 kg To IndiaQuarterly need 8 d ago
- 1 quoteSqualene20 MT To India 8 d ago
- 1 quoteNaloxone hydrochloride10 kg+ 2 more products To Vietnam 8 d ago
Buyer names and contact details stay private until the buyer accepts a quote.
Guides for buyers
Practical reading on grades, documents, regulation and shipping before you buy.
- Article · FormulationHow to choose a cosmetic emulsifier
A structured way to choose an emulsifier for creams and lotions: emulsion type, HLB and its limits, emulsifier families, formula fit, stability testing and what to ask suppliers.
- Article · SourcingHow to write an RFQ that gets fast and accurate quotes
What suppliers need to quote quickly and comparably: exact product identity, quantity and packing, delivery terms, documents, samples and payment, with a ready to use template.
- Guide · Trade and logisticsIncoterms 2020 for chemical buyers
The eleven Incoterms 2020 rules from a chemical buyer's point of view, with the traps around CIF insurance, FOB for containers, EXW exports, DDP imports and dangerous goods.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about buying emollients on CompoundList.
What are emollients?
Oils, esters and fatty alcohols that soften and smooth the skin and give products their skin feel.
How many emollients are listed on CompoundList?
CompoundList lists 505 chemicals in emollients. 2,555 suppliers offer products in this category.
Which emollients are the most popular?
The most searched and traded emollients on CompoundList include Cholesterol, Palmitic acid, Deoxycholic acid, Icosapent and Stearic acid. They are part of the wider cosmetic ingredients family.
How do I buy emollients in bulk?
Open a chemical to compare its suppliers, or post one buy request with the product, grade, quantity and destination. Matching suppliers send you quotes, and your contact details stay private until you accept one.