"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- INCI name: OCTYLDODECANOL
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 226-242-9
- Classification: Esterified oil, Fatty alcohol
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol used for its solvent and emollient properties in cosmetics. It is produced from natural fats and oils. It can be easily used in a wide range of cosmetics, it moisturizes the skin and hair, stabilizes lotions and creams. It is used as a solvent in perfumes. It is authorized in organic.
Its functions (INCI)
- Emollient : Softens and smoothes the skin
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
- Solvent : Dissolves other substances
- Perfuming : Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials
This ingredient is present in 4.73% of cosmetics.
