Low price Octyldodecanol CAS NO: 5333-42-6
product Description
Octyldodecanol (100%). Octyldodecanol (Synonym: 2-octyl dodecanol) by MakingCosmetics is an oil-free emollient and moisturizer. It is a fatty alcohol produced from natural fats (non-animal) and oils by reduction of the fatty acid grouping to the hydroxyl function. It can be used over a wide pH range. It shows medium spreading qualities and stabilizes lotions & creams. It also acts as a solvent for perfume ingredients and to dissolve salicylic acid. It imparts a soft & smooth appearance to the skin. Octyldodecanol is used in lip balm, lotions, facial cleansers, color cosmetics, skin care and sun care products, as a silicone alternative. It is vegan certified and preservative-free grade.
Octyldodecanol is an odorless and clear fatty acid that is used to improve the texture of cosmetic products. It has amazing solvent properties that bring stability to cosmetic formulations and also gives a really smooth feel to the final product. Apart from cosmetics, it is also used in skin care products due to its emollient and lubricating abilities. Any cosmetic product can have Octyldodecanol - from cleansers and lotions to lipsticks and eye makeup. Its chemical formula is C20H42O.
BASIC ANALYSIS
| Analytical Tests | Specifications | Results |
| Appearance@ 25 Degrees C | Colorless Liquid | Pass |
| Specific Alcohol Content % I-C-20 | 97.0 Minimum | 98.0 |
| Color (APHA) | 20 Maximum | 6 |
| Saponification Value, mg KOH/g | 0.1 Maximum | 0.01 |
| Acid Value,mg KOH/g | 0.1 Maximum | 0.00 |
| Water, % | 0.1 Maximum | 0.01 |
| Iodine Value (mg I/100mg) | 1.0 Maximum | 0.16 |
| Hydroxyl Value, mg KOH/g | 184.0-190.0 | 185.0 |
What is OCTYLDODECANOL used for?
Octyldodecanol is a great solvent and a binder as it keeps the ingredients from separating in a product as well as improves their texture. It works well with almost all the ingredients and aids stability.
- Skin care: It provides a smooth texture to skin care products. Even though it is an alcohol, Octyldodecanol helps the skin retain moisture without drying it out. It provides hydrating properties to lotions and sunscreens while biding the ingredients together. Octyldodecanol is non-comedogenic and is too big to penetrate the skin, making it a great barrier against all types of harmful particles
- Perfumery: It helps improve the scent
Origin
This branched fatty alcohol is made from natural oils and fats. This is done by reducing the fatty acid grouping to the hydroxyl function.
What does OCTYLDODECANOL do in a formulation?
- Emollient
- Perfuming
- Solvent
Safety profile
Octyldodecanol is a safe ingredient and can be used in a range of cosmetic and skin care products without a problem. It is even non-comedogenic which means that it will not block the pores. However, a patch test is recommended prior to application. Further, being derived from natural sources makes Octyldodeanol halal.
