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OCTYLDODECETH-20

CAS 32128-65-7
83

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Octyldodeceth-20 is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Octyldodeceth-20 is an ethoxylated ether of 2-octyldodecanol with an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule. It functions primarily as a nonionic emulsifier with a high HLB value (~16), making it suitable for O/W emulsification. The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC 1223/2009) permits its use without specific concentration limits; it is not listed on any annexes requiring restriction. Higher-degree ethoxylation reduces skin penetration and irritation potential compared to lower-EO variants.

Skin benefits

  • Facilitates stable emulsion formulation
  • Improves product texture and skin feel

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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