Is Capryloyl Carnosine safe in cosmetics?
Capryloyl Carnosine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Capryloyl Carnosine
INCI: CAPRYLOYL CARNOSINE
Capryloyl Carnosine (CAS 209681-12-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no prohibition or restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Capryloyl Carnosine.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Capryloyl Carnosine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Capryloyl Carnosine allowed in the EU?
Capryloyl Carnosine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Capryloyl Carnosine do in cosmetics?
Capryloyl Carnosine functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 209681-12-9.
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