Is Dicaprylyl Carbonate safe in cosmetics?
Dicaprylyl Carbonate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Also known as: Dioctyl carbonate, UNII-609A3V1SUA, Cetiol CC, Cetiol DD, EC 434-850-2
INCI: DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (CAS 1680-31-5) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient, Solvent. Reported NOAEL =1000 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); 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
Function
Emollient, Solvent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
dioctyl carbonate
InChIKey
PKPOVTYZGGYDIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dicaprylyl Carbonate.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Dicaprylyl Carbonate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | subchronic | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
7 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "2.0", "max_concentration_pct": "15.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "8.0", "product_type": "Sunscreen", "function_at_concentration": "Emollient", "source": "CIR Safety Assessment"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "mid-range", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "16", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "30", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "0", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "0", "supply_chain_volatility": "low", "primary_source_region": "Europe", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "200", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "specialty", "substitute_ingredients": "Dicaprylyl Eth…
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "28-60", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "low aquatic toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "pa…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "hlb_required_of_oil_phase": "11", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "polysorbate_80,ceteth_20", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "10-30", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "70-90", "droplet_size_range_um": "1-20", "creaming_resistance": "good", "coalescence_resistance": "good", "ostwald_ripening_resistance": "moderate", "freeze_thaw_stability": "moderate", "rheology_modifier_type": "ne…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "3.0", "optimal_ph_max": "10.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.0", "stable_ph_max": "11.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Dry-feel emollient", "formulation_note": "Excellent stability", "source": "Formulation literature"}
sensory
{"silky": "light", "smooth, glides easily": "silky, elegant", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "dry, powdery", "instant": "fast", "low": "low", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "excellent", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.42", "transparent": "transparent", "colorless": "colorless", "excellent": "excellent", "light": "light", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
solubility_hlb
{"water_soluble": "no", "oil_soluble": "yes", "hlb_required": "5.0", "soluble_in": "oils, ethanol, silicones", "insoluble_in": "water, glycerin, propylene glycol", "log_p": "5.1", "appearance": "clear liquid", "source": "BASF"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dicaprylyl Carbonate.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Dicaprylyl Carbonate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Known Synonyms
Dioctyl carbonate
UNII-609A3V1SUA
Cetiol CC
Cetiol DD
EC 434-850-2
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. You must tell us within 28 days if the circumstances of your importation or manufacture (introduction) are different to those in our assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dicaprylyl Carbonate allowed in the EU?
Dicaprylyl Carbonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dicaprylyl Carbonate do in cosmetics?
Dicaprylyl Carbonate functions as: Emollient, Solvent. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 1680-31-5.
What is the NOAEL for Dicaprylyl Carbonate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Dicaprylyl Carbonate is =1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a subchronic study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Dicaprylyl Carbonate used outside cosmetics?
Dicaprylyl Carbonate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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