Octyldodecanol

INGREDIENT

Octyldodecanol

Fatty Alcohol; Emollient; Solvent

Approved

Generally considered safe at cosmetic-use concentrations. Mild irritation or rare allergic contact dermatitis may occur in susceptible individuals.

Also known as 2 Synonyms
Function Improves softness, slip, and pigment dispersion.
Safety Meter Approved
Evidence Level Strong
CAS Number 5333-42-6
Category Fatty Alcohol; Emollient; Solvent
Function Improves softness, slip, and pigment dispersion.
Evidence Level Strong
Status Approved
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What it does

Improves softness, slip, and pigment dispersion.

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 www.cir-safety.org
FOUND IN

Found in Approved Products

This ingredient appears in 5 Oh Daisey Approved Products.

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