Is Octyldodecyl Oleate safe in cosmetics?
Octyldodecyl Oleate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Oleate
Also known as: 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, 2-octyldodecyl ester, 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, 2-octyldodecyl ester, Oleic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, 2-Octyldodecanol cis-9-octadecenoate, EINECS No.: 245-228-3 (+1 more)
INCI: OCTYLDODECYL OLEATE
Octyldodecyl Oleate (CAS 22801-45-2) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Skin Conditioning - Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-octyldodecyl (Z)-octadec-9-enoate
InChIKey
GECRRQVLQHRVNH-MRCUWXFGSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA GSRS registered (UNII: MCA43PK7MH). No restrictions.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Octyldodecyl Oleate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Octyldodecyl Oleate.
Known Synonyms
9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, 2-octyldodecyl ester
9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Oleic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester
2-Octyldodecanol cis-9-octadecenoate
EINECS No.: 245-228-3
Octyldecyl Oleate
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Octyldodecyl Oleate allowed in the EU?
Octyldodecyl Oleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Octyldodecyl Oleate do in cosmetics?
Octyldodecyl Oleate functions as: Skin Conditioning - Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 22801-45-2.
Is Octyldodecyl Oleate used outside cosmetics?
Octyldodecyl Oleate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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