Emollient
DODECYLTETRADECANOL
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A branched long-chain fatty alcohol used as a luxurious, silky emollient. Well-tolerated with clean regulatory status.
Dodecyltetradecanol (CAS 59012-60-1) is a C26 branched Guerbet alcohol widely used as a high-spreading emollient in lotions, creams, sunscreens, and color cosmetics. Branching lowers viscosity and gives exceptional skin feel while offering excellent oxidative stability. EU CosIng lists it as skin conditioning/emollient. CIR has favorably reviewed the broader family of branched long-chain fatty alcohols. No CMR, genotox, or endocrine classifications; very low sensitization rate in HRIPT studies submitted to CIR for analogs. Score places it comfortably in Good tier — well-studied structural class and clean profile, held just below 85 because chain-specific (C26) primary studies are fewer than for C20 or C24.
Skin benefits
- Luxurious silky skin feel
- Lightweight spreading texture
- Improves product sensorial quality
- Low irritation profile
Known concerns
- Petro-sourced by default
- Industry-dominated safety literature
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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