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CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

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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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foundation492 products
eye shadow467 products
lipstick402 products
concealer377 products
bronzer/highlighter257 products
facial moisturizer/treatment233 products
beach & sport sunscreen219 products
moisturizer with SPF215 products
serums & essences181 products
eye liner181 products
mask169 products
brow liner147 products
moisturizer135 products
conditioner135 products
mascara131 products
facial powder120 products
blush115 products
lip gloss102 products
shampoo89 products
facial cleanser78 products
makeup primer76 products
body wash/cleanser66 products
lip balm59 products
hair styling aide53 products
around-eye cream44 products
hair treatment/serum35 products
hand cream34 products
exfoliant/scrub33 products
styling gel/lotion28 products
BB cream27 products
baby shampoo25 products
liquid hand soap24 products
CC cream22 products
makeup remover22 products
baby lotion22 products
anti-aging21 products
hair color and bleaching21 products
body firming lotion20 products
toners/astringents20 products
baby soap20 products
lip plumper14 products
shaving cream13 products
baby sunscreen12 products
glitter11 products
hair spray9 products
lip liner9 products
sunless tanning9 products
diaper cream8 products
after shave8 products
other eye makeup8 products
detangler7 products
bubble bath7 products
baby wipes7 products
hand sanitizer6 products
makeup with SPF6 products
foot moisturizer6 products
shaving cream (men's)6 products
6 products
beard care6 products
antiperspirant/deodorant5 products
after sun product5 products
nail polish4 products
oil controller4 products
body oil4 products
baby bubble bath4 products
lip balm with SPF4 products
body spray4 products
fragrance for women3 products
bar soap2 products
damaged skin treatment2 products
fragrance for men2 products
styling mousse/foam2 products
foot cleansing2 products
other men's products2 products
hair relaxer2 products
mouthwash2 products
beard oil2 products
eye makeup remover1 products
bath oil/salts/soak1 products
muscle/joint soreness1 products
tanning oil1 products
depilatory1 products
polish remover1 products
eyelash glue1 products
body art1 products

Data gaps

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Concern Reference
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productScientific Literature Review 04/10 Available from CIR
26 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Ecotoxicology

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Concern Reference
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Informational

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Concern Reference
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyScientific Literature Review 04/10 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

  • Scientific Literature Review 04/10 Available from CIR
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.

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