Is Caprylyl Glucoside safe in cosmetics?
Caprylyl Glucoside has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Caprylyl 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 GLUCOSIDE
Caprylyl Glucoside (CAS 68515-73-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Nonionic surfactant, emulsifier, solubilizer, cleansing agent. 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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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Caprylyl 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
Nonionic surfactant, emulsifier, solubilizer, cleansing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed as UNII ingredient; safe for food and cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Caprylyl 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
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
surfactant
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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)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Caprylyl Glucoside.
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 Glucoside allowed in the EU?
Caprylyl Glucoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Caprylyl Glucoside do in cosmetics?
Caprylyl Glucoside functions as: Nonionic surfactant, emulsifier, solubilizer, cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68515-73-1.
Is Caprylyl Glucoside used outside cosmetics?
Caprylyl 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 Glucoside have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Caprylyl Glucoside is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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