OCTYLDODECYL SHEA BUTTERATE

CAS Number
No single CAS assigned (mixture — ester of octyldodecanol and fatty acids from *Butyrospermum parkii*)
Function
Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status Permitted
🇺🇸 US Status allowed
US Notes Allowed — no restrictions

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Expert Verdict

OCTYLDODECYL SHEA BUTTERATE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted no-cas-assigned skin-conditioning emollient needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OCTYLDODECYL SHEA BUTTERATE safe in cosmetics?

OCTYLDODECYL SHEA BUTTERATE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies OCTYLDODECYL SHEA BUTTERATE as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is OCTYLDODECYL SHEA BUTTERATE allowed in the EU?

OCTYLDODECYL SHEA BUTTERATE EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does OCTYLDODECYL SHEA BUTTERATE do in cosmetics?

OCTYLDODECYL SHEA BUTTERATE functions as: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS assigned (mixture — ester of octyldodecanol and fatty acids from *Butyrospermum parkii*).

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