Is Dicaprylyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Dicaprylyl Ether has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dicaprylyl Ether
INCI: DICAPRYLYL ETHER
Dicaprylyl Ether (CAS None) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA-specific restrictions. Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active; not evaluated as a GRASE UV filter. Registered in FDA VCRP with 239 formulations (2021 data). Subject only to general cosmetic safety requirements under the FD&C Act.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dicaprylyl Ether.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
8 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "2.0", "max_concentration_pct": "15.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "8.0", "product_type": "Body Lotion", "function_at_concentration": "Emollient", "source": "CIR Safety Assessment"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "mid-range", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "15", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "28", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "0", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "0", "supply_chain_volatility": "low", "primary_source_region": "Europe", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "200", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "specialty", "substitute_ingredients": "Dicaprylyl Car…
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "28-60", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "low aquatic toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "pa…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "hlb_required_of_oil_phase": "10-11", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "polysorbate_80,coco_glucoside", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "10-30", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "70-90", "droplet_size_range_um": "1-20", "creaming_resistance": "good", "coalescence_resistance": "good", "ostwald_ripening_resistance": "moderate", "freeze_thaw_stability": "moderate", "rheology_modifier_ty…
lipid
{"cas_number": "629-82-3", "lipid_class": "ester", "botanical_source": "synthetic/derived", "plant_part": "derived", "extraction_method": "refined", "fatty_acid_profile_main_pct": "ether", "omega_classification": "saturated", "comedogenicity_rating_0_5": "0", "absorption_rate": "fast", "skin_feel": "dry", "spreadability": "excellent", "emollient_grade": "A_excellent", "primary_application": "face"…
sensory
{"silky": "light", "smooth, glides easily": "light, smooth", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "dry-touch, soft", "instant": "fast", "low": "low", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "excellent", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.43", "transparent": "transparent", "colorless": "colorless", "excellent": "excellent", "light": "light", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
silicone
{"cas_number": "Not silicone", "silicone_class": "other", "molecular_weight_Da": "258.0", "viscosity_cSt": "6", "volatility": "volatile", "evaporation_rate_relative_to_D5": "0.35", "refractive_index": "1.436", "specific_gravity": "0.805", "flash_point_C": "92.0", "surface_tension_mN_m": "23.8", "spreading_coefficient": "4.5", "film_forming_ability": "moderate", "skin_feel": "light", "slip_and_glid…
solubility_hlb
{"water_soluble": "no", "oil_soluble": "yes", "hlb_required": "5.0", "soluble_in": "oils, ethanol, silicones", "insoluble_in": "water, glycerin, propylene glycol", "log_p": "6.8", "appearance": "clear liquid", "source": "BASF"}
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dicaprylyl Ether.
Regulatory Flags
eu-unrestricted
cir-approved
no-sccs-opinion
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dicaprylyl Ether allowed in the EU?
Dicaprylyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dicaprylyl Ether do in cosmetics?
Dicaprylyl Ether functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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