Octyldodecanol
- INCI:
- Octyldodecanol
- Also known as:
- 2-Octyldodecan-1-ol · Octyldodecyl alcohol · Octyldodecanol · Guerbet alcohol C20
Long-chain branched fatty alcohol (Guerbet type), liquid at room temperature and stable against hydrolysis. It is used as a non-greasy emollient and as a solvent for pigments and lipophilic actives in creams, lipsticks and other formulations with a soft finish. It is also used as a lubricant and finishing component in household care and industrial formulations.
Functions
Typical applications
- Lipsticks and makeup products
- Care creams and emulsions
- Polishes and household care waxes
- Industrial lubricants and fluids
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