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Skin Conditioning

CAPRIC ACID

CAS 334-48-5 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A 10-carbon fatty acid found naturally in coconut and palm oils. Used to build emollient esters and mild surfactants. Well-tolerated and CIR-reviewed safe in cosmetics.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFRAGRANCESURFACTANT - CLEANSINGPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning fatty acid
  • Mild antimicrobial support
  • Common emollient building block

Known concerns

  • Concentrated acid can irritate; not an issue at use levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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