Is Glycereth-3 Caprylate/Caprate safe in cosmetics?
Glycereth-3 Caprylate/Caprate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glycereth-3 Caprylate/Caprate
INCI: GLYCERETH-3 CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE
Glycereth-3 Caprylate/Caprate (CAS Not individually assigned (mixed ester of caprylic/capric acids + glycereth-3)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent (emollient); solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (mixed ester of caprylic/capric acids + glycereth-3)
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Function
Skin-conditioning agent (emollient); solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not prohibited or restricted; glycereth-3 backbone CIR-reviewed safe
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycereth-3 Caprylate/Caprate allowed in the EU?
Glycereth-3 Caprylate/Caprate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycereth-3 Caprylate/Caprate do in cosmetics?
Glycereth-3 Caprylate/Caprate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (emollient); solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (mixed ester of caprylic/capric acids + glycereth-3).
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