Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate
INCI: METHYL GLUCOSE CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/OLEATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very low. Derived from natural glucose and fatty acids (capric, caprylic, oleic). Non-ethoxylated, so no 1,4-dioxane contamination risk.. Sold commercially as Glucamate CCO (Lubrizol) - an 80% active, naturally derived, non-ethoxylated liquid thickener/emulsifier. Compatible with surfactant systems and cold processing. Provides excellent thickening in both emulsion and surfactant-based systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate safe in cosmetics?
Very low. Derived from natural glucose and fatty acids (capric, caprylic, oleic). Non-ethoxylated, so no 1,4-dioxane contamination risk.. Sold commercially as Glucamate CCO (Lubrizol) - an 80% active, naturally derived, non-ethoxylated liquid thickener/emulsifier. Compatible with surfactant systems and cold processing. Provides excellent thickening in both emulsion and surfactant-based systems. The EU classifies Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate functions as: Emulsifier, thickener, viscosity controlling agent.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 86893-19-8 (mixed ester).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate?
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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