Why the score varies
This ingredient is made commercially by more than one route, and ISO 16128 scores the feedstock actually used. Without a supplier certificate of origin the value cannot be claimed.
| Route | Feedstock | NOI | Share | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant-derived Guerbet decanol | Coconut or palm-kernel decanol condensed to octyldodecanol; 2-ethylhexanoic acid petrochemical | 0.70 | ~50% | |
| Petrochemical Guerbet decanol | Ziegler or oxo decanol from ethylene or propylene; 2-ethylhexanoic acid petrochemical | 0.00 | ~50% |
How we scored it
Where it comes from
Headlined route: Guerbet condensation of plant-derived decanol from coconut or palm-kernel oil to octyldodecanol, esterified with propylene-derived 2-ethylhexanoic acid. Alternative: decanol from Ziegler ethylene growth or oxo chemistry gives an entirely petrochemical ester, and the two routes supply roughly similar volumes.
In plain English
A smooth emollient ester that softens skin and gives products a spreadable feel. It combines octyldodecanol, a branched alcohol that can be plant-derived or petrochemical, with 2-ethylhexanoic acid, which is petrochemical.
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References
- 1ISO 16128-1:2016 and ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products. ISO, Geneva.
- 2OCTYLDODECYL ETHYLHEXANOATE. CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database. ec.europa.eu/cosing ↗
- 3OCTYLDODECYL ETHYLHEXANOATE. CosIng u2014 European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/search?search=OCTYLDODECYL%20ETHYLHEXANOATE