Is Caprylyl Glucoside safe in cosmetics?
Caprylyl Glucoside has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Caprylyl Glucoside
INCI: CAPRYLYL GLUCOSIDE
Caprylyl Glucoside (CAS 68515-73-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Nonionic surfactant, emulsifier, solubilizer, cleansing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Nonionic surfactant, emulsifier, solubilizer, cleansing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed as UNII ingredient; safe for food and cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Caprylyl Glucoside.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Caprylyl Glucoside.
Regulatory Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caprylyl Glucoside allowed in the EU?
Caprylyl Glucoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Caprylyl Glucoside do in cosmetics?
Caprylyl Glucoside functions as: Nonionic surfactant, emulsifier, solubilizer, cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68515-73-1.
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