Hydrogenated Olive Oil Caprylyl Esters

INCI: HYDROGENATED OLIVE OIL CAPRYLYL ESTERS

CAS Number
438551-84-9
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; produced by esterification of caprylyl alcohol (1-octanol) with hydrogenated olive oil fatty acids
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no 21 CFR prohibition; included in CIR alkyl esters group assessment concluded safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Biodegradable emollient; solid form potentially flammable; irritation to eyes and respiratory system only in raw powder handling; ensure heavy metals ≤20 mg/kg (Pb) and ≤3 mg/kg (As) per cosmetic-grade specification

⚠️
Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Olive Oil Caprylyl Esters safe in cosmetics?

Biodegradable emollient; solid form potentially flammable; irritation to eyes and respiratory system only in raw powder handling; ensure heavy metals ≤20 mg/kg (Pb) and ≤3 mg/kg (As) per cosmetic-grade specification The EU classifies Hydrogenated Olive Oil Caprylyl Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrogenated Olive Oil Caprylyl Esters allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Caprylyl Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Olive Oil Caprylyl Esters do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Caprylyl Esters functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; produced by esterification of caprylyl alcohol (1-octanol) with hydrogenated olive oil fatty acids. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 438551-84-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Olive Oil Caprylyl Esters?

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.

📱

Is Hydrogenated Olive Oil Caprylyl Esters in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free →

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Olive Oil Caprylyl Esters in your formulation.