Is Caprooyl Phytosphingosine safe in cosmetics?
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
INCI: CAPROOYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine (CAS Not listed in CosIng entry (Ref No. 85475); no publicly assigned CAS identified) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (ceramide-type barrier repair); anti-aging; anti-inflammatory. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not listed in CosIng entry (Ref No. 85475); no publicly assigned CAS identified
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Function
Skin conditioning (ceramide-type barrier repair); anti-aging; anti-inflammatory
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Supplier (Evonik) provides safety data at recommended use levels (0.02–0.2%); MoS adequate at these concentrations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Caprooyl Phytosphingosine.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Caprooyl Phytosphingosine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caprooyl Phytosphingosine allowed in the EU?
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Caprooyl Phytosphingosine do in cosmetics?
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine functions as: Skin conditioning (ceramide-type barrier repair); anti-aging; anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not listed in CosIng entry (Ref No. 85475); no publicly assigned CAS identified.
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