Octyldodecyl Glucoside

Octyldodecyl Glucoside molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Octyl dodecyl glucoside, UNKNOWN
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from plant-based alcohols like octyldodecanol, typically sourced from coconut or palm oils. Synthesized through glycosidic bonding of glucose to octyldodecanol via catalytic reaction.
Octyldodecyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the reaction of Octyldodecanol with glucose
CAS #
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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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
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 · 2011 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR