Safety Notes
Liquid fatty alcohol; excellent skin feel; widely used in anhydrous formulas; low irritancy
Function & Common Use
Function
Emollient / Solvent
Category
Fatty Alcohol
Common In
Lipsticks, foundations, moisturisers
Origin
Synthetic
Concentration Limits
India (CDSCO)
No limit
EU Cosmetics Reg.
No limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Octyldodecanol safe to use in skincare?
Octyldodecanol has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Liquid fatty alcohol; excellent skin feel; widely used in anhydrous formulas; low irritancy
Is Octyldodecanol allowed in India?
Octyldodecanol is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Octyldodecanol used for in cosmetics?
Octyldodecanol functions as: Emollient / Solvent. It is commonly found in: Lipsticks, foundations, moisturisers.
TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.
Regulatory Status
India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Identifiers
CAS5333-42-6
EC226-242-9
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