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Octene Hydroformylated-Distilled

INCI: OCTENE HYDROFORMYLATED-DISTILLED

Reviewed by Rosie · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Octene Hydroformylated-Distilled?

Octene Hydroformylated-Distilled (INCI: OCTENE HYDROFORMYLATED-DISTILLED) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Octene, hydroformulation products. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by the distillation of products from the hydroformulation of octene. It consists predominantly of C8 olefins and paraffins, C9 alcohols and aldehydes, and C27 acetals and boils in the range of approximately 110oC to 400oC.

Its declared cosmetic function is perfuming.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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