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CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

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Data: Limited

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Cancer

Cancer concern is LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity

Developmental & reproductive toxicity concern is LOW

Allergies & Immunotoxicity

Allergies & immunotoxicity concern is LOW

Products with this Ingredient

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lipstick799 products
foundation597 products
facial moisturizer/treatment401 products
eye shadow391 products
moisturizer360 products
concealer308 products
beach & sport sunscreen276 products
lip gloss229 products
bronzer/highlighter223 products
moisturizer with SPF211 products
serums & essences197 products
eye liner175 products
antiperspirant/deodorant163 products
mask136 products
blush135 products
lip balm125 products
facial cleanser101 products
body firming lotion88 products
conditioner88 products
facial powder82 products
lip liner77 products
around-eye cream71 products
brow liner71 products
hand cream70 products
exfoliant/scrub69 products
baby lotion63 products
hair treatment/serum62 products
makeup primer52 products
43 products
lip balm with SPF38 products
anti-aging35 products
makeup remover35 products
shampoo34 products
hair styling aide34 products
body oil33 products
baby sunscreen32 products
CC cream30 products
setting powder/spray24 products
BB cream23 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)22 products
body wash/cleanser19 products
fragrance for women18 products
shaving cream16 products
foot moisturizer15 products
hair spray15 products
mascara14 products
toners/astringents14 products
lip plumper13 products
beard oil12 products
baby wipes11 products
styling gel/lotion11 products
after shave10 products
baby shampoo10 products
beard care10 products
hair color and bleaching8 products
diaper cream8 products
after sun product7 products
muscle/joint soreness5 products
sunless tanning5 products
bath oil/salts/soak5 products
baby soap5 products
shaving cream (men's)5 products
bar soap5 products
damaged skin treatment5 products
eye makeup remover4 products
baby oil4 products
toothpaste4 products
glitter4 products
detangler3 products
foot cleansing2 products
cuticle treatment2 products
body spray2 products
other eye makeup2 products
fragrance for men2 products
tanning oil2 products
styling mousse/foam2 products
baby bubble bath2 products
baby toothpaste2 products
hand sanitizer2 products
skin fading/lightener1 products
oil controller1 products
nail treatment1 products
tooth whitening1 products
depilatory1 products
mouthwash1 products
hair relaxer1 products
liquid hand soap1 products
eyelash glue1 products

Ecotoxicology

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Concern Reference
Suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data gaps

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Concern Reference
14 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 - anyJEPT 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)

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Concern Reference
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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Concern Reference
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment 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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