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DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE

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Data: None

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  • Use restrictions (low) and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

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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beach & sport sunscreen73 products
moisturizer with SPF54 products
facial moisturizer/treatment39 products
serums & essences15 products
foundation14 products
makeup remover9 products
moisturizer9 products
mask7 products
facial cleanser7 products
BB cream7 products
concealer6 products
body oil5 products
blush5 products
around-eye cream4 products
anti-aging4 products
body firming lotion4 products
conditioner4 products
makeup with SPF3 products
Facial Sun Care3 products
bronzer/highlighter3 products
baby lotion2 products
hair styling aide2 products
baby wipes2 products
other eye makeup2 products
CC cream2 products
detangler2 products
baby sunscreen1 products
antiperspirant/deodorant1 products
eye makeup remover1 products
hair color and bleaching1 products
hand cream1 products
after sun product1 products
after shave1 products
lipstick1 products
makeup primer1 products
lip balm1 products
hair treatment/serum1 products
body wash/cleanser1 products
vapor rubs1 products
Tanning Sprays1 products

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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Concern Reference
Limited evidence of eye irritationCIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) 2019. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.

Use restrictions

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Concern Reference
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - anyCIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) 2019. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.

Data gaps

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Concern Reference
0 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Data Sources

  • CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) 2019. 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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