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Octyldodecanol

Name: Octyldodecanol
Brand: Purenso
SKU: PUR1003-215

Size 25g

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Description Description

Versatile Cosmetic Emollient

Octyldodecanol is a clear, odorless, fatty alcohol widely used as a multifunctional emollient and formulation enhancer in personal care and cosmetic products. With its excellent spreading properties, stability, and compatibility, it provides a smooth, non-greasy finish while improving product performance.

This versatile ingredient is ideal for skincare, haircare, color cosmetics, and fragrance applications, making it a staple in cosmetic formulations. Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

Solubility: Oil-soluble

Benefits:

✅ Excellent Emollient: Provides a soft, silky feel without greasiness

✅ Solubilizer & Dispersant: Helps dissolve lipophilic ingredients like fragrances, UV filters, and actives

✅ Film Former: Improves long-lasting effects in makeup and skincare

✅ Stabilizer: Enhances formulation stability

✅ Non-comedogenic: Suitable for sensitive skin formulations

Applications:

Skincare: Creams, lotions, serums, sunscreens
Haircare: Conditioners, styling products, serums
Color Cosmetics: Lipsticks, lip gloss, foundations, eye products
Fragrances: Acts as a solubilizer for perfume oils

Use: Typical use level 2 – 30% (depending on formulation). For external use only.

INCI: Octyldodecanol

Why Choose Octyldodecanol from Purenso?

Purenso ensures high-quality cosmetic ingredients sourced for performance, safety, and versatility. Our Octyldodecanol is trusted by formulators to deliver consistency, smooth texture, and multifunctional benefits across applications.

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Important Product Disclaimer Important Product Disclaimer

This product is a cosmetic raw material and is intended for external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is not intended for internal consumption or medicinal use.

Do not ingest.
Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid direct contact with eyes.

All product images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product color, texture, or packaging may vary from batch to batch.

Information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered or interpreted as medical advice.

Purenso Quality Assurance Purenso Quality Assurance

While we do not offer products for internal use, we source only high-quality, pharmaceutical or food-grade ingredients. Ingredient purity and performance are critical in cosmetic applications, just as they are in ingestible products.

Please note:
Just because two products have the same name or CAS number does not guarantee the same grade, purity, or effectiveness. Always choose trusted suppliers. Choose Purenso for premium-grade ingredients you can rely on.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can Octyldodecanol replace Cetyl Alcohol in a cream? Can Octyldodecanol replace Cetyl Alcohol in a cream?

Not as an equivalent structuring ingredient. A liquid emollient and a solid fatty alcohol affect texture differently; removing Cetyl Alcohol can change body and emulsion structure.

Is Octyldodecanol the same kind of drying alcohol as ethanol? Is Octyldodecanol the same kind of drying alcohol as ethanol?

No. It is a different type of alcohol with different physical and formulation properties. Ingredient names ending in alcohol do not all describe the same function.

Why did a lipstick or balm become softer after adding Octyldodecanol? Why did a lipstick or balm become softer after adding Octyldodecanol?

The liquid-to-solid balance changed. Reassess the wax network, oil binding and warm-storage performance instead of expecting the original hardness to remain unchanged.

Can Octyldodecanol replace the emulsifier in a lotion? Can Octyldodecanol replace the emulsifier in a lotion?

No. An emollient does not take over the job of stabilising the oil-water interface. Keep an appropriate emulsifier system in the formula.

Will wetting pigments with Octyldodecanol eliminate all pigment lumps? Will wetting pigments with Octyldodecanol eliminate all pigment lumps?

Wetting can help incorporation, but it does not replace appropriate dispersion or milling. Check colour uniformity, grit and settling in the final makeup formula.

Can I use Octyldodecanol instead of Isopropyl Myristate without changing skin feel? Can I use Octyldodecanol instead of Isopropyl Myristate without changing skin feel?

Do not expect an identical result. Compare spreadability, after-feel and compatibility in the same formula before approving a substitution.

Does dissolving a UV filter in an emollient establish sunscreen performance? Does dissolving a UV filter in an emollient establish sunscreen performance?

No. Filter solubility is only one formulation consideration. SPF and other sun-protection claims depend on the validated finished product.

Why should I test a lip product for oil bleeding after adding Octyldodecanol? Why should I test a lip product for oil bleeding after adding Octyldodecanol?

A change in the liquid phase can affect how the wax network retains oil. Evaluate stored sticks and their packaging, not only the texture immediately after pouring.

Can I use a successful cream result to assume compatibility with every package? Can I use a successful cream result to assume compatibility with every package?

No. Evaluate the actual formula against the intended bottle, liner and dispensing components. Package compatibility is specific to the complete product.

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