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Octyldodecanol is permitted by the US FDA. Several countries restrict, warning-label, or have reviewed it for safety concerns. The US has more lenient additive rules than the EU, UK, Canada, and Japan, which is why this ingredient remains widely used here.
Octyldodecanol is considered safe at cosmetic use levels. No carcinogenic, mutagenic, or endocrine-disrupting effects are documented. It is a common ingredient in luxury and color cosmetics with a well-established safety record. It is non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
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