Octyldodecanol

Also searched as2-OctyldodecanolOctyl Dodecanol

Role: A liquid fatty alcohol that softens application and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Catalog formulas: 12
Type: Texture
Verified: 06.11.2026

What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?

2-Octyldodecan-1-ol is a branched fatty alcohol. Its INCI functions are emollient, solvent and fragrance ingredient.

In sticks and roll-ons it improves glide and helps ingredients blend into an even base. It is not an antiperspirant active.

Regulatory and scientific context

The CIR found Octyldodecanol safe in the present practices of use (1985 report, conclusion later reaffirmed).

What sensitive skin should consider

As with other emollients, an individual reaction to the finished formula is possible.

Do not confuse with

Although it is classed as an alcohol, it is not ethanol: Octyldodecanol does not evaporate and does not make an alcohol-based formula.

Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.

ProductFormatRole in the formulaFull analysis

NIVEA Powder Touch antiperspirant spray 150 mlaerosolemollientOpen

NIVEA LOVE Be Trendy Gentle Freshness roll-on 50 mlroll-onemollientOpen

NIVEA Powder Effect Fresh antiperspirant stick 50 mlstickemollientOpen

Dove Go Fresh pomegranate & lemon verbena spray 150 mlsprayemollientOpen

Dove Beauty & Care aerosol 150 mlsprayemollientOpen

NIVEA Fresh Cherry antiperspirant spray 150 mlaerosolemollientOpen

NIVEA Pearl Beauty Premium Perfume spray 150 mlaerosolemollientOpen

NIVEA Black & White Invisible Clear spray 150 mlaerosolemollientOpen

NIVEA Black & White Invisible Pure spray 150 mlaerosolemollientOpen

NIVEA Black & White Invisible Extra spray 150 mlaerosolemollientOpen

NIVEA Black & White Invisible Silky Smooth spray 150 mlaerosolemollientOpen

GEHWOL med Anti-perspirant foot cream lotion 125 mlcreamemollientOpen

The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.