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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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foundation634 products
eye shadow585 products
lipstick481 products
concealer417 products
bronzer/highlighter349 products
facial moisturizer/treatment310 products
beach & sport sunscreen265 products
moisturizer with SPF265 products
serums & essences239 products
mask228 products
eye liner216 products
brow liner208 products
conditioner184 products
moisturizer181 products
mascara175 products
facial powder144 products
blush140 products
lip gloss125 products
facial cleanser122 products
shampoo122 products
makeup primer104 products
hair styling aide99 products
body wash/cleanser89 products
around-eye cream74 products
lip balm66 products
hair treatment/serum65 products
exfoliant/scrub62 products
hand cream61 products
body firming lotion56 products
styling gel/lotion45 products
BB cream36 products
toners/astringents34 products
anti-aging33 products
baby shampoo29 products
baby lotion29 products
liquid hand soap26 products
baby soap24 products
CC cream24 products
makeup remover23 products
hair color and bleaching22 products
22 products
lip liner21 products
baby sunscreen20 products
baby wipes20 products
lip plumper18 products
shaving cream18 products
beard care15 products
detangler13 products
foot moisturizer11 products
hair spray11 products
glitter11 products
after sun product10 products
after shave9 products
sunless tanning9 products
hand sanitizer8 products
other eye makeup8 products
bubble bath8 products
shaving cream (men's)7 products
diaper cream7 products
antiperspirant/deodorant7 products
body oil7 products
styling mousse/foam6 products
baby bubble bath6 products
oil controller5 products
lip balm with SPF4 products
body spray4 products
nail polish4 products
fragrance for women4 products
setting powder/spray4 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)3 products
bar soap3 products
muscle/joint soreness3 products
damaged skin treatment3 products
mouthwash3 products
eye makeup remover2 products
foot cleansing2 products
hair relaxer2 products
fragrance for men2 products
bath oil/salts/soak2 products
beard cleanser2 products
beard oil2 products
baby oil2 products
hair-loss treatment1 products
tanning oil1 products
depilatory1 products
polish remover1 products
eyelash glue1 products
body art1 products
cuticle treatment1 products
nail 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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