Octyldecyl Oleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Octyl decyl oleate, Octyldecyl 9-octadecenoate, UNKNOWN
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
9-Octadecenoic acid, 2-octyldecyl ester
Effective at 44.05%
Form
Oil
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic emollient ester created from octyldecyl alcohol and oleic acid. Used in cosmetics as a conditioning and softening agent for both skin and hair care products.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.1%
88.0%
0%100%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.5-62 | 0.5-20 | 0.1-88
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR