Solvent
OCTENE HYDROFORMYLATED-DISTILLED
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A distilled aldehyde/alcohol blend from octene hydroformylation. Used as a solvent/emollient. Generally well tolerated but the cosmetic-specific safety record is thin.
Skin benefits
- Useful nonpolar solvent and emollient feel
- Stable, non-reactive backbone
- Replaces heavier mineral oils in some formulas
Known concerns
- Petrochemical synthetic origin
- Limited cosmetic-specific safety dossier
- Possible trace residual aldehydes if poorly distilled
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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