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CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Score:
Data: Limited
Cancer 
Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity
Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Products with this Ingredient
| lipstick | 481 products |
| eye shadow | 289 products |
| beach & sport sunscreen | 268 products |
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 252 products |
| moisturizer | 243 products |
| foundation | 227 products |
| concealer | 201 products |
| moisturizer with SPF | 190 products |
| serums & essences | 140 products |
| eye liner | 123 products |
| lip gloss | 122 products |
| bronzer/highlighter | 122 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant | 100 products |
| mask | 80 products |
| blush | 78 products |
| conditioner | 70 products |
| lip balm | 58 products |
| facial cleanser | 56 products |
| lip liner | 52 products |
| hand cream | 47 products |
| around-eye cream | 47 products |
| baby lotion | 46 products |
| facial powder | 46 products |
| brow liner | 35 products |
| baby sunscreen | 34 products |
| lip balm with SPF | 33 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 28 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 26 products |
| CC cream | 24 products |
| BB cream | 19 products |
| makeup remover | 18 products |
| makeup primer | 18 products |
| body oil | 15 products |
| shampoo | 15 products |
| anti-aging | 15 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 14 products |
| body firming lotion | 13 products |
| hair styling aide | 12 products |
| shaving cream | 11 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) | 10 products |
| fragrance for women | 9 products |
| mascara | 8 products |
| after sun product | 7 products |
| lip plumper | 7 products |
| diaper cream | 6 products |
| baby oil | 6 products |
| sunless tanning | 6 products |
| baby soap | 5 products |
| foot moisturizer | 5 products |
| after shave | 5 products |
| bar soap | 4 products |
| baby wipes | 4 products |
| muscle/joint soreness | 4 products |
| baby shampoo | 4 products |
| toners/astringents | 3 products |
| toothpaste | 3 products |
| styling gel/lotion | 3 products |
| makeup with SPF | 3 products |
| bath oil/salts/soak | 3 products |
| eye makeup remover | 3 products |
| beard oil | 3 products |
| other eye makeup | 2 products |
| liquid hand soap | 2 products |
| hair color and bleaching | 2 products |
| baby toothpaste | 2 products |
| glitter | 2 products |
| baby bubble bath | 2 products |
| shaving cream (men's) | 1 products |
| skin fading/lightener | 1 products |
| cuticle treatment | 1 products |
| mouthwash | 1 products |
| eyelash glue | 1 products |
| hair removal waxes | 1 products |
| hair relaxer | 1 products |
| oil controller | 1 products |
| depilatory | 1 products |
| tanning oil | 1 products |
Ecotoxicology
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Data gaps
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| 14 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Informational
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - any | JEPT 4(4):105-20, 1980 confirmed 06/01 IJT 22(S1):1-35, 2003;Final report 12/2017 available from CIR |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Not suspected to be persistent | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Data Sources
- EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
- JEPT 4(4):105-20, 1980 confirmed 06/01 IJT 22(S1):1-35, 2003;Final report 12/2017 available from CIR
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