Phenoxyethyl Caprylate
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potentially comedogenic at high concentrations. Mild SPF-boosting effect — account for in SPF claim testing. Excellent solvent for lipophilic UV filters including Benzophenone-3, BEMT, Avobenzone, and EHT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenoxyethyl Caprylate safe in cosmetics?
Potentially comedogenic at high concentrations. Mild SPF-boosting effect — account for in SPF claim testing. Excellent solvent for lipophilic UV filters including Benzophenone-3, BEMT, Avobenzone, and EHT. The EU classifies Phenoxyethyl Caprylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Phenoxyethyl Caprylate allowed in the EU?
Phenoxyethyl Caprylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What is the Margin of Safety for Phenoxyethyl Caprylate?
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.
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