Is Caprylyl Caprylate safe in cosmetics?
Caprylyl Caprylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Caprylyl Caprylate
Caprylyl Caprylate (CAS 2306-88-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Flavouring and nutrient; Softener and conditioner. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Flavouring and nutrient; Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
octyl octanoate
InChIKey
DJNTZVRUYMHBTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: SQ - IJT 34(Suppl.2):5-69, 2015
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Caprylyl Caprylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Caprylyl Caprylate.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caprylyl Caprylate allowed in the EU?
Caprylyl Caprylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Caprylyl Caprylate do in cosmetics?
Caprylyl Caprylate functions as: Flavouring and nutrient; Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2306-88-9.
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