DODECYLHEXADECANOL is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

DODECYLHEXADECANOL

Safety grade: A

This is a waxy, fatty alcohol that is created in the laboratory by combining two different chain-length alcohols. It works as a thickener and stabilizer in creams and lotions.

This ingredient softens and conditions the skin while helping to keep oil and water mixed together in products, preventing them from separating and improving product texture and stability.

Graded using: COSING.

Last verified: May 26, 2026