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GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE
Score
Data: Limited
CAS26402-26-6
moisturizer (57 products)
facial moisturizer/ treatment (48 products)
anti-aging (27 products)
exfoliant/ scrub (21 products)
facial cleanser (21 products)
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GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE


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Health concerns of ingredient
About the ratings
Cancer no information
Developmental & reproductive toxicity no information
Allergies & immunotoxicity no information
Use restrictionsyes
Contamination concerns: none
Other HIGH concerns: Enhanced skin absorption
Other LOW concerns: Data gaps

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EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer

Function/use(s): Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient; Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent

About GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE: Glyceryl Caprylate is a monoester of glycerin and caprylic acid.

Synonym(s): CAPRYLIC ACID MONOGLYCERIDE; GLYCERYL MONOCAPRYLATE; OCTANOIC ACID, MONOESTER WITH 1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL; OCTANOIN, MONO-; MONOESTER WITH 1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL OCTANOIC ACID; MONO- OCTANOIN; OCTANOIC ACID, MONOESTER WITH GLYCEROL

Use restrictions

type of concern product conditions reference
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel   Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Enhanced skin absorption

type of concern product conditions reference
Penetration enhancer    Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Data gaps

type of concern product conditions reference
Safety assessment was based on related chemical   Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
165 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical see search results ->   PubMed

Government, industry, academic studies and classifications
government/industry list/academic study appears on list as classification(s)
Cosmetic Ingredient Review AssessmentsGLYCERYL CAPRYLATEQQQ01,QQQ37,QQQ38; I, PE

references
government/industry list/academic study reference
Cosmetic Ingredient Review AssessmentsCIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.

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