Octyldodecanol
Approved
Fatty Alcohol; Emollient; Solvent
Also Known As
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol; Octyldodecyl Alcohol
CAS Number
5333-42-6
What It Does
Improves softness, slip, and pigment dispersion.
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
Generally considered safe at cosmetic-use concentrations. Mild irritation or rare allergic contact dermatitis may occur in susceptible individuals.
Evidence Level
Strong