Ingredient record

Octanediol

Status

Not listed in the restriction annexes

In brief

Octanediol is an alcohol compound containing two hydroxyl groups (a diol) with an eight-carbon chain. In cosmetic formulations it acts as a plasticiser, helping to keep films such as those from nail or hair products flexible rather than brittle once they dry.

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