Is Octyldodecyl Myristate safe in cosmetics?
Octyldodecyl Myristate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Myristate
Also known as: 2-Octyldodecyl myristate, Tetradecanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, 2-Octyldodecanol myristate, Myristic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, EINECS No.: 245-205-8
INCI: OCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE
Octyldodecyl Myristate (CAS 22766-83-2) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-octyldodecyl tetradecanoate
InChIKey
BGRXBNZMPMGLQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Octyldodecyl Myristate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
lipid
{"cas_number": "22766-83-2", "lipid_class": "ester", "botanical_source": "synthetic/derived", "plant_part": "derived", "extraction_method": "refined", "fatty_acid_profile_main_pct": "branched myristate", "omega_classification": "saturated", "comedogenicity_rating_0_5": "2", "absorption_rate": "fast", "skin_feel": "silky", "spreadability": "excellent", "occlusive_properties": "low", "emollient_grad…
sensory
{"silky": "medium", "smooth, glides easily": "silky, smooth", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "soft, conditioned", "instant": "moderate", "low": "medium", "w/o": "w/o", "very-high": "high", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "light-diffusing": "luminous", "1.40": "1.45", "transparent": "transparent", "colorless": "colorless", "excellent": "good", "light": "medium", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Octyldodecyl Myristate.
Known Synonyms
2-Octyldodecyl myristate
Tetradecanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester
2-Octyldodecanol myristate
Myristic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester
EINECS No.: 245-205-8
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Octyldodecyl Myristate allowed in the EU?
Octyldodecyl Myristate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Octyldodecyl Myristate do in cosmetics?
Octyldodecyl Myristate functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 22766-83-2.
Is Octyldodecyl Myristate used outside cosmetics?
Octyldodecyl Myristate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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