Is Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine safe in cosmetics?
Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine
Also known as: Octanamide, N-[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-2-hydroxy
INCI: HYDROXYCAPRYLOYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE
Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine (CAS 173840-45-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, hair conditioning (synthetic N-acylated. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning (synthetic N-acylated sphingolipid/ceramide precursor)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(10R,11S,12R)-10-amino-1,9,11,12-tetrahydroxyhexacosan-8-one
InChIKey
YAUUWZLHTSKYOT-HLGCDXFVSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction; reviewed by CIR as part of the ceramides group
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine.
Known Synonyms
Octanamide, N-[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-2-hydroxy
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine allowed in the EU?
Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine do in cosmetics?
Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning (synthetic N-acylated sphingolipid/ceramide precursor). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 173840-45-4.
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