Silica Caprylyl Silylate

INCI: SILICA CAPRYLYL SILYLATE

CAS Number
92797-60-9 (also reported as 112926-00-8 for base silica)
Function
Viscosity controlling, rheology modifier, thickener
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; on TSCA inventory; GRAS status for base silica

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

โš  If used in nano form, must comply with EU nano notification requirements under Regulation 1223/2009 Art. 16; inhalation risk in powder products

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silica Caprylyl Silylate safe in cosmetics?

โš  If used in nano form, must comply with EU nano notification requirements under Regulation 1223/2009 Art. 16; inhalation risk in powder products The EU classifies Silica Caprylyl Silylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Silica Caprylyl Silylate allowed in the EU?

Silica Caprylyl Silylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Silica Caprylyl Silylate do in cosmetics?

Silica Caprylyl Silylate functions as: Viscosity controlling, rheology modifier, thickener. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92797-60-9 (also reported as 112926-00-8 for base silica).

What is the Margin of Safety for Silica Caprylyl Silylate?

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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