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CETYL CAPRYLATE

CAS 29710-31-4
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Cetyl Caprylate is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Cetyl Caprylate (CAS 29710-31-4) is the ester of cetyl alcohol (C16) and caprylic acid (C8). The medium-chain fatty acid results in a light, nongreasy emollient with excellent spreadability and rapid absorption. It is not restricted under EU cosmetics law and is used across skin care, color cosmetics, and sun-care products. PubChem CID: 448864.

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight, rapidly absorbing emollient
  • Leaves smooth, non-greasy skin feel
  • Good spreadability in formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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