Is Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate safe in cosmetics?
Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate
INCI: ISOOCTYL CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE
Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate (CAS Not confirmed from available sources (structurally analogous to coco-caprylate/caprate, CAS 95912-86-0, but the isooctyl ester has a distinct CAS)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant; Plasticiser; Skin conditioning; Skin conditioning - emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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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)
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Function
Antioxidant; Plasticiser; Skin conditioning; Skin conditioning - emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; no specific prohibition
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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