Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Diester of butylene glycol and caprylic acid (C8). Lightweight emollient derived from coconut/palm kernel oil sources with excellent skin feel, non-comedogenic profile (1/5), and good tolerability across all skin types. No sensitization or genotoxicity concerns identified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate safe in cosmetics?
Diester of butylene glycol and caprylic acid (C8). Lightweight emollient derived from coconut/palm kernel oil sources with excellent skin feel, non-comedogenic profile (1/5), and good tolerability across all skin types. No sensitization or genotoxicity concerns identified. The EU classifies Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate allowed in the EU?
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate do in cosmetics?
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate functions as: emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 211107-84-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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