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DIOCTYLDODECYL SUCCINATE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Dioctyldodecyl Succinate is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

This diester combines succinic acid (a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid in the Krebs cycle) with two equivalents of octyldodecanol (a branched-chain fatty alcohol). The resulting ingredient has excellent emollient properties with a non-greasy skin feel. The large lipophilic substituents provide occlusion and moisture-retention benefits. Succinic acid and its esters have favourable safety profiles. No EU Annex restrictions apply.

Skin benefits

  • Emollient
  • Skin softening
  • Moisturizing
  • Improves product texture

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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