Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Well-characterized, toxicologically benign emollient with clean safety profile at concentrations up to 34.5% in leave-on products. No EU or FDA restrictions, no GHS hazard classification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dicaprylyl Carbonate safe in cosmetics?
Well-characterized, toxicologically benign emollient with clean safety profile at concentrations up to 34.5% in leave-on products. No EU or FDA restrictions, no GHS hazard classification. The EU classifies Dicaprylyl Carbonate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
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 Margin of Safety for Dicaprylyl Carbonate?
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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