Octyldodeceth-30

Octyldodeceth-30 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG-30 octyl dodecyl ether, Octyldodecanol ethoxylate, UNKNOWN
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from fatty alcohols and ethylene oxide, belonging to the polyethylene glycol ether surfactant family. Synthesized through ethoxylation of octyldodecanol, adding approximately 30 ethylene oxide units.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.-(2-octyldodecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy-, (30 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
32128-65-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR