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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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foundation706 products
eye shadow689 products
lipstick546 products
concealer509 products
bronzer/highlighter410 products
facial moisturizer/treatment391 products
mask354 products
recreational sunscreen343 products
daily use with SPF339 products
serums & essences286 products
brow liner279 products
eye liner271 products
conditioner266 products
moisturizer260 products
mascara235 products
facial powder216 products
blush207 products
facial cleanser193 products
shampoo178 products
lip gloss145 products
makeup primer144 products
hair styling aide132 products
body wash/cleanser126 products
hair treatment/serum112 products
around-eye cream104 products
lip balm102 products
body firming lotion89 products
hand cream86 products
exfoliant/scrub85 products
setting powder/spray83 products
styling gel/lotion65 products
toners/astringents59 products
CC cream58 products
baby sunscreen57 products
anti-aging46 products
baby shampoo46 products
BB cream45 products
makeup remover38 products
liquid hand soap38 products
baby lotion38 products
hair color and bleaching37 products
lip plumper34 products
lip liner34 products
27 products
shaving cream26 products
baby soap26 products
baby wipes24 products
detangler21 products
sunless tanning21 products
hair spray19 products
after sun product18 products
foot moisturizer17 products
glitter17 products
antiperspirant/deodorant16 products
beard care15 products
hand sanitizer14 products
after shave14 products
styling mousse/foam13 products
other eye makeup12 products
bubble bath10 products
body spray9 products
baby bubble bath7 products
shaving cream (men's)6 products
nail polish6 products
body oil6 products
foot cleansing6 products
diaper cream5 products
nail treatment5 products
oil controller5 products
damaged skin treatment5 products
tanning oil4 products
bar soap4 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)4 products
lip balm with SPF4 products
foot odor control4 products
fragrance for men4 products
skin fading/lightener3 products
hair-loss treatment3 products
eyelash glue3 products
fragrance for women3 products
muscle/joint soreness3 products
eye makeup remover2 products
cuticle treatment2 products
polish remover2 products
bath oil/salts/soak2 products
hair relaxer2 products
mouthwash2 products
beard oil2 products
baby oil2 products
depilatory1 products
body powder1 products
beard cleanser1 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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