Octanediol

Octanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a plasticiser agent. It is used in 41 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameOCTANEDIOL
FunctionPLASTICISER
CAS number629-41-4
EC number211-090-8
Prevalence41 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches90

Used in

Serums 22%Setting Spray & Powders 9.8%Makeup Removers 7.3%Contours 4.9%Exfoliators 4.9%Face Cleansers 4.9%

Frequently asked

What does Octanediol do in skincare?
Octanediol functions as a plasticiser agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Octanediol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (22% of its uses).

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