Is Caprylyl Trisiloxane safe in cosmetics?
Caprylyl Trisiloxane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Caprylyl Trisiloxane
Also known as: EINECS 241-881-3, UNII-Q95M2P1KJL
INCI: CAPRYLYL TRISILOXANE
Caprylyl Trisiloxane (CAS 17955-88-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient, sensory modifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, sensory modifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Caprylyl Trisiloxane.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Caprylyl Trisiloxane.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 241-881-3
UNII-Q95M2P1KJL
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caprylyl Trisiloxane allowed in the EU?
Caprylyl Trisiloxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Caprylyl Trisiloxane do in cosmetics?
Caprylyl Trisiloxane functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, sensory modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17955-88-3.
Is Caprylyl Trisiloxane used outside cosmetics?
Caprylyl Trisiloxane also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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