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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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eye shadow443 products
foundation337 products
lipstick311 products
concealer237 products
beach & sport sunscreen217 products
moisturizer with SPF215 products
bronzer/highlighter202 products
facial moisturizer/treatment197 products
serums & essences169 products
mask150 products
eye liner144 products
conditioner118 products
brow liner116 products
facial powder105 products
moisturizer103 products
mascara100 products
blush97 products
shampoo83 products
lip gloss74 products
facial cleanser66 products
body wash/cleanser62 products
makeup primer58 products
lip balm50 products
around-eye cream38 products
hair styling aide34 products
hair treatment/serum30 products
BB cream26 products
exfoliant/scrub24 products
baby shampoo23 products
CC cream22 products
styling gel/lotion21 products
makeup remover21 products
baby lotion21 products
baby soap21 products
hair color and bleaching21 products
hand cream20 products
anti-aging20 products
body firming lotion16 products
toners/astringents15 products
liquid hand soap13 products
lip plumper13 products
shaving cream13 products
baby sunscreen12 products
lip liner9 products
sunless tanning8 products
other eye makeup8 products
bubble bath7 products
after shave7 products
detangler7 products
hair spray7 products
baby wipes7 products
diaper cream7 products
antiperspirant/deodorant5 products
lip balm with SPF4 products
after sun product4 products
body spray4 products
baby bubble bath4 products
foot moisturizer4 products
hand sanitizer4 products
oil controller4 products
beard care4 products
makeup with SPF3 products
shaving cream (men's)3 products
glitter3 products
body oil3 products
foot cleansing2 products
styling mousse/foam2 products
other men's products2 products
beard oil2 products
muscle/joint soreness2 products
hair relaxer2 products
mouthwash2 products
bath oil/salts/soak1 products
fragrance for women1 products
eyelash glue1 products
eye makeup remover1 products
bar soap1 products
tanning oil1 products
nail polish1 products
body art1 products
depilatory1 products
polish remover1 products
damaged skin treatment1 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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