Is Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside safe in cosmetics?
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Surfactant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Also known as: (C8-C10)alkyl ether of corn sugar, D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, C8-10 glycosides, D-Glucose, decyl octyl ethers, oligomeric, ETHERS, D-GLUCOSE, DECYL OCTYL, OLIGOMERIC, EC 500-220-1 (+2 more)
INCI: CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside (CAS 68515-73-1) is a cosmetic surfactant functioning as Non-ionic surfactant (cleansing, solubilizer, foam booster). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Non-ionic surfactant (cleansing, solubilizer, foam booster)
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating (alkyl glucosides, 2013)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Foamant
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
(C8-C10)alkyl ether of corn sugar
D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, C8-10 glycosides
D-Glucose, decyl octyl ethers, oligomeric
ETHERS, D-GLUCOSE, DECYL OCTYL, OLIGOMERIC
EC 500-220-1
UNII-E00JL9G9K0
Oligomeric D-glucopyranose decyl octyl glycosides
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside allowed in the EU?
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside do in cosmetics?
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside functions as: Non-ionic surfactant (cleansing, solubilizer, foam booster). It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 68515-73-1.
Is Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside used outside cosmetics?
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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