Is Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides safe in cosmetics?
Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides
INCI: CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/COCO GLYCERIDES
Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides (CAS Not assigned as a single CAS (UVCB substance - variable composition mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides of caprylic, capric, and coconut-derived fatty acids)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned as a single CAS (UVCB substance - variable composition mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides of caprylic, capric, and coconut-derived fatty acids)
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no FDA prohibition or restriction; not a color additive; CIR-reviewed class (glycerides) found safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides allowed in the EU?
Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides do in cosmetics?
Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned as a single CAS (UVCB substance - variable composition mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides of caprylic, capric, and coconut-derived fatty acids).
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