Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride

INCI: CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/PALMITIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE

CAS Number
77944-79-7
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - included in CIR triglycerides safety assessment; safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No specific safety concerns identified in CIR or EU regulatory databases. Mixed triester of glycerin with caprylic, capric, palmitic, and stearic acids; the palmitic + stearic components add body and structure compared to medium-chain-only triglycerides; plant/synthetic origin

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride safe in cosmetics?

No specific safety concerns identified in CIR or EU regulatory databases. Mixed triester of glycerin with caprylic, capric, palmitic, and stearic acids; the palmitic + stearic components add body and structure compared to medium-chain-only triglycerides; plant/synthetic origin The EU classifies Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride allowed in the EU?

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

What does Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride do in cosmetics?

Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 77944-79-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic 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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