Is Caprylic/Capric Glycerides safe in cosmetics?
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
INCI: CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides (CAS Not assigned (mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient; Emulsifying agent; Skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned (mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides)
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Function
Emollient; Emulsifying agent; Skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions for cosmetic use. Related ingredient (C10-18 Triglycerides) approved as direct food additive (21CFR172.861)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Caprylic/Capric Glycerides.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Caprylic/Capric Glycerides.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caprylic/Capric Glycerides allowed in the EU?
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Caprylic/Capric Glycerides do in cosmetics?
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides functions as: Emollient; Emulsifying agent; Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides).
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