Is Propylene Glycol Caprylate safe in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Caprylate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Propylene Glycol Caprylate
Also known as: Propylene glycol monooctanoate, Propylene glycol monocaprylate, Sefsol 218, Capryol 90
INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL CAPRYLATE
Propylene Glycol Caprylate (CAS 31565-12-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, surfactant, penetration enhancer, solubilizer. NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, surfactant, penetration enhancer, solubilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as direct and indirect food additive. Safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating per CIR 2014.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Propylene Glycol Caprylate.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Propylene Glycol Caprylate across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Propylene Glycol Caprylate.
Regulatory Flags
PENETRATION_ENHANCER
Known Synonyms
Propylene glycol monooctanoate
Propylene glycol monocaprylate
Sefsol 218
Capryol 90
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propylene Glycol Caprylate allowed in the EU?
Propylene Glycol Caprylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propylene Glycol Caprylate do in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Caprylate functions as: Emollient, surfactant, penetration enhancer, solubilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 31565-12-5.
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