Potassium Capryloyl Glutamate

INCI: POTASSIUM CAPRYLOYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
PubChem CID 71587685 (CAS not clearly assigned in public databases)
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Skin Conditioning (amino acid-based surfactant)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed in amino acid alkyl amides group — safe in present practices, formulate to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns; irritation risk at very high concentrations is mitigated by standard formulation practices.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Capryloyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns; irritation risk at very high concentrations is mitigated by standard formulation practices. The EU classifies Potassium Capryloyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Potassium Capryloyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

Potassium Capryloyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Potassium Capryloyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Capryloyl Glutamate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Skin Conditioning (amino acid-based surfactant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: PubChem CID 71587685 (CAS not clearly assigned in public databases).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Capryloyl Glutamate?

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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