Octyldodecanol

Octyldodecanol

Low hazard

Is Octyldodecanol safe in skincare?

Low hazardHazard 2/10

CIR safe as used

Based on

  • Reference: European Commission

    Safe as used · Common emollient. Not listed in the EU prohibited or restricted annexes. Role-level default; per-ingredient literature check still pending.

Is Octyldodecanol classified as a carcinogen?

Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.

Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.

How is Octyldodecanol regulated?

Cosmetic ingredient

Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.

Products that list this ingredient

Sources (1)

  • Reference: European Commission

Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.

Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.