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Octyldodecanol

Explained

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

See all 5,238 products with Octyldodecanol

Users who like it
31%
Users who avoid it
69%

What it does

Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Masking Obscuring or blocking

Prevalence

Somewhat common Percentage of products that contain it
5.9%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
6%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 35610
INCI Name OCTYLDODECANOL
EC #  226-242-9
All Functions Emollient, Masking, Perfuming