Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside

INCI: CAPRYLYL DIMETHICONE ETHOXY GLUCOSIDE

CAS Number
Not widely published (proprietary silicone-glucoside hybrid)
Function
Emulsion stabilising, surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Silicone backbone raises environmental persistence questions; mild on skin with non-comedogenic properties noted.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside safe in cosmetics?

Silicone backbone raises environmental persistence questions; mild on skin with non-comedogenic properties noted. The EU classifies Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside allowed in the EU?

Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside do in cosmetics?

Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside functions as: Emulsion stabilising, surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (proprietary silicone-glucoside hybrid).

What is the Margin of Safety for Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside?

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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