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CAPRYLAMIDE MEA

CAS 7112-02-9
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A caprylic acid (C8) monoethanolamide used as a viscosity-controlling foam booster in cosmetic formulations, restricted under EU Annex III.

Caprylamide MEA is the monoethanolamide of caprylic acid (C8). It functions as a viscosity-controlling agent and foam-boosting surfactant in rinse-off cosmetic products. It is listed under EU cosmetics regulation restriction III/60, meaning it is permitted under Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 but with specific conditions or concentration limits. The restriction reflects the general regulatory approach to fatty acid ethanolamides requiring specific purity criteria and concentration limits in cosmetic applications.

Skin benefits

  • Viscosity control in emulsions
  • Foam enhancement in rinse-off products

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restricted (III/60) — subject to specific concentration or use conditions
  • Purity requirements for ethanolamide ingredients under EU cosmetics regulation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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