Octyldodecyl Safflowerate

Octyldodecyl Safflowerate 1
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Octyldodecyl Safflowerate 2
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AKA: Safflower Oil Ester, Safflower Seed Oil Ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seed oil, a plant in the Asteraceae family native to arid regions. Created through esterification of safflower fatty acids with octyldodecanol alcohol.
Octyldodecyl Safflowerate is the ester of Octyldodecanol and the fatty acids derived from Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower)
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR