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Emollient

CYCLOOCTYL METHYL CARBONATE

CAS 61699-38-5 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A cyclic carbonate ester used as a lightweight emollient and silicone alternative. Limited dedicated safety data but no flagged hazards in available references.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Light, non-greasy emollient feel
  • Improves spreading of formulas
  • Replaces silicone in some textures

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology in cosmetics
  • No CIR or SCCS dedicated assessment
  • May be irritating in eye area at high levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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