Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally well-tolerated; low irritation potential; fatty acid esters are among the safest emollient classes. Provides light, non-greasy emolliency; the antioxidant function is notable for an emollient ester - it may offer some oxidative protection to formulations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate safe in cosmetics?
Generally well-tolerated; low irritation potential; fatty acid esters are among the safest emollient classes. Provides light, non-greasy emolliency; the antioxidant function is notable for an emollient ester - it may offer some oxidative protection to formulations The EU classifies Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate allowed in the EU?
Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate do in cosmetics?
Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate functions as: Antioxidant; Plasticiser; Skin conditioning; Skin conditioning - emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from available sources (structurally analogous to coco-caprylate/caprate, CAS 95912-86-0, but the isooctyl ester has a distinct CAS).
What is the Margin of Safety for Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate?
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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