Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant safety concerns identified. Well tolerated on skin. Individuals with coconut allergy should patch-test. Plant/synthetic origin; mixture of glycerides derived from coconut oil via transesterification or direct esterification with glycerin; provides emolliency and skin smoothing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides safe in cosmetics?
No significant safety concerns identified. Well tolerated on skin. Individuals with coconut allergy should patch-test. Plant/synthetic origin; mixture of glycerides derived from coconut oil via transesterification or direct esterification with glycerin; provides emolliency and skin smoothing The EU classifies Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides allowed in the EU?
Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides do in cosmetics?
Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned as a single CAS (UVCB substance - variable composition mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides of caprylic, capric, and coconut-derived fatty acids).
What is the Margin of Safety for Caprylic/Capric/Coco Glycerides?
not established 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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