Fatty amide emollient
DIETHYL CAPRYLAMIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Diethyl caprylamide is a caprylic acid based amide used as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. It is generally well tolerated but has limited dedicated safety literature.
Skin benefits
- Emollient and skin conditioning agent
- Improves sensory feel and spreadability
- Acts as a co-solvent for lipid actives
Known concerns
- Limited specific cosmetic safety data published
- Class data on fatty amides applied by analogy
- Potential mild irritation if highly concentrated
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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