Is PEG-3 DICAPRYLATE/CAPRATE safe in cosmetics?
PEG-3 DICAPRYLATE/CAPRATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: allowed.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-3 DICAPRYLATE/CAPRATE
PEG-3 DICAPRYLATE/CAPRATE (CAS Not assigned as a unique CAS (mixed ester of caprylic and capric acids with PEG-3)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant - Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned as a unique CAS (mixed ester of caprylic and capric acids with PEG-3)
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Function
Surfactant - Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-3 DICAPRYLATE/CAPRATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
no-cas-assigned
surfactant
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-3 DICAPRYLATE/CAPRATE allowed in the EU?
PEG-3 DICAPRYLATE/CAPRATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-3 DICAPRYLATE/CAPRATE do in cosmetics?
PEG-3 DICAPRYLATE/CAPRATE functions as: Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned as a unique CAS (mixed ester of caprylic and capric acids with PEG-3).
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