What function does DODECYLHEXADECANOL serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DODECYLHEXADECANOL carries the following function designation(s): EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT.

InventoryRef 5609415/10/2010

DODECYLHEXADECANOL

Q: How do I check if my formula contains DODECYLHEXADECANOL?

Use the INCI Checker tool on CosIng Checker to paste your full ingredient list and scan it against all EU annex records and allergen flags in one step.

2-Dodecylhexadecanol

DODECYLHEXADECANOL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

INCI Checker Search similar

Inventory details for DODECYLHEXADECANOL

INCI name

DODECYLHEXADECANOL

Description

2-Dodecylhexadecanol

Annex records for DODECYLHEXADECANOL

Browse

Browse EU annexes

Explore Annex II–VI to see which substances are prohibited, restricted or permitted under specific conditions.

Search annex entries

Search the annex database for entries matching DODECYLHEXADECANOL or related substances.

Key data

CAS

—

Restriction

—

Function

EMULSION STABILISING SKIN CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

How DODECYLHEXADECANOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DODECYLHEXADECANOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DODECYLHEXADECANOL is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DODECYLHEXADECANOL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DODECYLHEXADECANOL carries the following function designation(s):

Use the INCI Checker tool to paste your full ingredient list and scan it against all EU annex records and allergen flags in one step.

Open INCI Checker

Source note for DODECYLHEXADECANOL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DODECYLHEXADECANOL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

Use this inventory page to research DODECYLHEXADECANOL and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

View sources View updates

Tools & next steps

Check your formula

Scan a full INCI list to detect DODECYLHEXADECANOL and any linked EU annex restrictions or allergen flags.

INCI Checker

Search similar ingredients

Find other inventory ingredients and annex entries related to DODECYLHEXADECANOL, its identifiers or nearby name variants.