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Glyceryl Caprylate

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Enhanced skin absorption

SYNONYMS

● CAPRYLIC ACID MONOGLYCERIDE
● GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE
● GLYCERYL MONOCAPRYLATE
● MONO- OCTANOIN
● MONOESTER WITH 1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL OCTANOIC ACID
● OCTANOIC ACID, MONOESTER WITH 1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL
● OCTANOIC ACID, MONOESTER WITH GLYCEROL
● OCTANOIN, MONO-

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation


Glyceryl Caprylate is a monoester of glycerin and caprylic acid.

Common concerns

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  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

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Products with this Ingredient

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facial moisturizer/treatment168 products
mask124 products
lipstick100 products
foundation97 products
moisturizer76 products
eye shadow68 products
serums & essences65 products
eye liner52 products
daily use with SPF51 products
shampoo49 products
concealer48 products
brow liner48 products
lip gloss48 products
recreational sunscreen46 products
mascara44 products
antiperspirant/deodorant41 products
blush40 products
facial cleanser39 products
bronzer/highlighter37 products
conditioner35 products
around-eye cream28 products
exfoliant/scrub27 products
hand cream26 products
baby lotion22 products
lip balm21 products
body wash/cleanser20 products
setting powder/spray16 products
lip liner16 products
liquid hand soap15 products
hair treatment/serum14 products
toners/astringents12 products
anti-aging12 products
baby sunscreen12 products
lip balm with SPF10 products
hair styling aide9 products
baby shampoo8 products
baby soap8 products
makeup primer7 products
sunless tanning7 products
facial powder6 products
glitter6 products
body firming lotion5 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)5 products
makeup remover5 products
muscle/joint soreness4 products
body spray3 products
BB cream3 products
other eye makeup3 products
shaving cream3 products
after sun product2 products
styling gel/lotion2 products
diaper cream2 products
shaving cream (men's)2 products
detangler2 products
baby bubble bath2 products
lip plumper2 products
beard oil2 products
2 products
body oil1 products
foot moisturizer1 products
after shave1 products
bath oil/salts/soak1 products
bubble bath1 products
beard care1 products
toothpaste1 products
foot cleansing1 products
body art1 products
styling mousse/foam1 products
hand sanitizer1 products
damaged skin treatment1 products
baby wipes1 products
eye makeup remover1 products
facial cleansing wipes1 products
body cleansing wipes1 products

Enhanced skin absorption

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Penetration enhancerCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Safety assessment was based on related chemicalCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
190 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
  • CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

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