# HYDROGENATED POLY(C8/12 OLEFIN)

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid30106988
Categories: beauty
Functions: Emollient, Hair conditioning, Dispersing non-surfactant, Plasticiser
Identifier: DTXSID30106988

> HYDROGENATED POLY(C8/12 OLEFIN): Used in cosmetics as an emollient, a hair conditioner and a dispersing non-surfactant. Hydrogenated Poly(C8/12 Olefin) is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of the polymer formed by the reaction of C8 and C12 linear alpha olefin monomers. EPA DSSTox provides the canonical identifier, structure, and synonym profile for this chemical. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA DSSTox provides the canonical identifier, structure, and synonym profile for this chemical.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Hydrogenated Poly(C8/12 Olefin) is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of the polymer formed by the reaction of C8 and C12 linear alpha olefin monomers.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/98953
- EPA DSSTox Identifiers (updated 2025-12-29): https://epa.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Chemistry_Dashboard_Data_DSSTox_Identifiers_Mapped_to_CAS_Numbers_and_Names/5588566

_Assessed by Greenveil._