Is Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate (CAS 91744-32-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier; Humectant; Softener and conditioner; Surfactant (surface active. 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
Emulsifier; Humectant; Softener and conditioner; Surfactant (surface active agent)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
294-594-0
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR reviewed
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Intermediate
Tonnage Band
Intermediate use only
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
natural-origin
epa_safer_alternative
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Humectant
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate functions as: Emulsifier; Humectant; Softener and conditioner; Surfactant (surface active agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91744-32-0.
Is Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate used outside cosmetics?
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate 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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