Definition
Bis-Octyldodecyl Azelate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Cosmetic roles
Softens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGDraws moisture into the skinSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANTMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISINGAdjusts slipSLIP MODIFIER
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
BIS-OCTYLDODECYL AZELATEINCINonanedioic acid, 1,9-bis(2-octyldodecyl) esterSynonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 897626-46-9
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID40889235
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID601028499
- IUPAC
- Bis(2-octyldodecyl) nonanedioate
- Molecular formula
- C49H96O4
- Molecular weight
- 749.303 g/mol
What products actually use it for
What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Lubricating agent2
- Hydraulic fluids2
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
1 skin studies and 0 eye studies are on record.
Classed as low1
The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.
See all 1 studies
- Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation) (1992) according to EU Method B.6 (Skin Sensitisation) (2008) according to EPA OPPTS 870.2600 (Skin Sensitisation) (2003)
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard