Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
N,N-dialkyl amide solvent with potential to act as a penetration enhancer for co-formulated actives; must be factored into MoS calculations for all other ingredients in the formula. Limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data published.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diethyl Caprylamide safe in cosmetics?
N,N-dialkyl amide solvent with potential to act as a penetration enhancer for co-formulated actives; must be factored into MoS calculations for all other ingredients in the formula. Limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data published. The EU classifies Diethyl Caprylamide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Diethyl Caprylamide allowed in the EU?
Diethyl Caprylamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diethyl Caprylamide do in cosmetics?
Diethyl Caprylamide functions as: Solvent, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 996-97-4 (N,N-Diethyloctanamide).
What is the Margin of Safety for Diethyl Caprylamide?
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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