Octyldodecyl Oleate

5+ year old childrenSkin contact product

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Is this kid-friendly to use Octyldodecyl Oleate?

YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 1 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Octyldodecyl Oleate is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children when used in topical products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For children age 5 and up (school-age kids, older children, preteens), this ingredient is generally safe when used on the skin in normal amounts. Overall health risks like cancer or long-term reproductive harm are considered low, but some people may get irritation.

What to Do

Use products that include this ingredient as directed. For a child’s first use, try a small patch on the inner forearm and wait 24 hours to check for a reaction. Avoid applying to broken or very red skin and keep products away from the eyes and mouth. If your child has eczema or very sensitive skin, choose products formulated for sensitive skin and consider testing first. Stop use and rinse with water if you see redness, swelling, rash, or eye irritation.

⚠️Warnings

A safety review by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review notes it is allowed in cosmetics with some use limits and that skin, eye or lung irritation has been reported though evidence is limited. Watch for signs of irritation (redness, blistering, hives, eye watering, coughing or breathing trouble). If severe irritation or breathing difficulty occurs, seek medical care immediately. Do not use on infants under 5 unless directed by a pediatrician.

Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

No Known Risk: Reviewed safety assessments found only low-level concerns and concluded this topical ingredient is safe for use in cosmetics with some limits. Reports on skin or eye irritation are limited or not fully assessed, but no higher-level health risks were identified.

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Alternative Names for Octyldodecyl Oleate

This ingredient may also be listed as:

octyldodecyl oleateDTXSID401010286OLEIC ACID 2-OCTYLDODECYL ESTERSCHEMBL247506EINECS 245-228-32-OCTYLDODECYL (Z)-OCTADEC-9-ENOATE22801-45-2OLEIC ACID, OCTYLDODECYL ESTER2-OCTYLDODECYL OLEATE9-OCTADECENOIC ACID, 2-OCTYLDODECYL ESTEROCTYLDODECYL OLEATE

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Products Containing Octyldodecyl Oleate

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Octyldodecyl Oleate or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Octyldodecyl Oleate

Is this kid-friendly to use Octyldodecyl Oleate?

Yes, Octyldodecyl Oleate is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on current research.

What are the no known risk risks of Octyldodecyl Oleate for children?

No immediate health concerns found based on current research.

What products contain Octyldodecyl Oleate?

Octyldodecyl Oleate is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can kids start using products with Octyldodecyl Oleate?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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