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Antimicrobial

GLYCERYL CAPRYL ETHER

Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A glyceryl ether with a short caprylic (C8) chain — works as a mild emulsifier and a gentle preservative booster. Common modern preservation tool with a generally safe, biodegradable profile.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifier and surfactant
  • Mild antimicrobial — preservative booster
  • Glyceryl backbone — biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Possible trace residual epichlorohydrin from synthesis
  • Mild eye irritation potential at high %
  • Limited public CIR/SCCS dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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