DECYLTETRADECANOL
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A long-chain saturated fatty alcohol (C24) functioning as an emollient, thickener, and opacifying agent with an excellent safety profile.
Decyltetradecanol is a saturated long-chain fatty alcohol (C24) derived from natural sources such as coconut or palm kernel oil. It functions as an emollient, skin-conditioning agent, thickener, and opacifying agent in cosmetic formulations. Fatty alcohols of this chain length are inert, chemically stable, and not subject to oxidation. They are not listed on EU Annex restrictions and carry no GHS hazard statements. Decyltetradecanol is particularly effective as an opacifying agent in shower gels and shampoo formulations.
Skin benefits
- Provides emollient and skin-conditioning properties
- Acts as opacifying agent improving product visual appearance
- Chemically stable - no oxidation or sensitisation concerns
Known concerns
- Excellent safety profile - no EU restrictions or hazard statements
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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