Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide

INCI: DIHYDROXYISOPROPYL CAPRYLOYLCAPRYLAMIDE

CAS Number
Not confirmed — listed in Korean KCIA ingredient database without CAS
Function
Skin protecting / skin conditioning — pseudo-ceramide (ceramide analog)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR Panel concluded ceramides safe in present practices of use (2020)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Synthetic pseudo-ceramide with adequate safety margin; confirm supplier CoA matches the specific INCI.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide safe in cosmetics?

Synthetic pseudo-ceramide with adequate safety margin; confirm supplier CoA matches the specific INCI. The EU classifies Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide allowed in the EU?

Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide do in cosmetics?

Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide functions as: Skin protecting / skin conditioning — pseudo-ceramide (ceramide analog). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — listed in Korean KCIA ingredient database without CAS.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide?

adequate 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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