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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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lipstick1272 products
foundation799 products
facial moisturizer/treatment683 products
moisturizer681 products
lip gloss480 products
concealer436 products
eye shadow422 products
recreational sunscreen384 products
antiperspirant/deodorant338 products
lip balm275 products
bronzer/highlighter249 products
serums & essences246 products
mask236 products
daily use with SPF235 products
blush224 products
eye liner222 products
conditioner176 products
facial cleanser174 products
hand cream157 products
around-eye cream137 products
exfoliant/scrub131 products
hair treatment/serum118 products
lip liner97 products
facial powder95 products
brow liner94 products
baby sunscreen85 products
body oil79 products
baby lotion78 products
body firming lotion74 products
makeup primer72 products
shampoo61 products
makeup remover56 products
hair styling aide55 products
lip balm with SPF55 products
CC cream54 products
lip plumper53 products
50 products
BB cream48 products
nail polish48 products
setting powder/spray45 products
anti-aging43 products
body wash/cleanser35 products
toners/astringents27 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)27 products
styling gel/lotion26 products
foot moisturizer25 products
fragrance for women24 products
hair color and bleaching22 products
sunless tanning21 products
mascara20 products
after shave18 products
baby wipes17 products
hair spray17 products
damaged skin treatment17 products
beard oil16 products
muscle/joint soreness15 products
nail treatment14 products
shaving cream13 products
beard care13 products
after sun product11 products
skin fading/lightener10 products
baby shampoo10 products
bar soap10 products
body powder9 products
diaper cream8 products
hand sanitizer8 products
shaving cream (men's)7 products
fragrance for men7 products
liquid hand soap7 products
toothpaste7 products
glitter7 products
baby soap6 products
bath oil/salts/soak5 products
cuticle treatment5 products
eye makeup remover5 products
baby oil5 products
hair removal waxes5 products
foot cleansing4 products
detangler4 products
body spray3 products
tanning oil3 products
styling mousse/foam3 products
oil controller2 products
mouthwash2 products
baby bubble bath2 products
hair relaxer2 products
baby toothpaste2 products
hair-loss treatment1 products
bubble bath1 products
depilatory1 products
baby powder1 products

Ecotoxicology

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

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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

Informational

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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Data gaps

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14 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Data Sources

  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • 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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