Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride

INCI: CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/LAURIC TRIGLYCERIDE

CAS Number
Not listed as a single CAS in SpecialChem or CosIng entries (UVCB substance)
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, solvent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - CIR Amended Safety Assessment (2022) found triglycerides safe as used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Non-irritating, non-sensitizing per supplier data; safe for skin and eye area applications. Clear, light yellow liquid with no odor; derived from interesterified medium-chain fatty acids of coconut oil; miscible with mineral and natural oils; acts as pigment solubilizer and viscosity modifier; typical usage level 0.5-5.0%

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride safe in cosmetics?

Non-irritating, non-sensitizing per supplier data; safe for skin and eye area applications. Clear, light yellow liquid with no odor; derived from interesterified medium-chain fatty acids of coconut oil; miscible with mineral and natural oils; acts as pigment solubilizer and viscosity modifier; typical usage level 0.5-5.0% The EU classifies Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride allowed in the EU?

Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride do in cosmetics?

Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not listed as a single CAS in SpecialChem or CosIng entries (UVCB substance).

What is the Margin of Safety for Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride?

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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