Octyldodecyl Behenate

Octyldodecyl Behenate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameOCTYLDODECYL BEHENATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number125804-08-2
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Body Oils 50%Serums 50%

Frequently asked

What does Octyldodecyl Behenate do in skincare?
Octyldodecyl Behenate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Octyldodecyl Behenate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Octyldodecyl Behenate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body oils (50% of its uses).

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