Octyldodeceth-16

AKA: PEG-16 octyl dodecyl ether, Octyldodecanol ethoxylate, UNKNOWN

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

OriginDerived from fatty alcohols and ethylene oxide, both petroleum-derived chemical compounds. Synthesized through ethoxylation, adding ethylene oxide chains to fatty alcohol bases.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(2-octyldodecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (16 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

32128-65-7

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.1–2%

Rinse-off0.5–1%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · report published 2012

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR