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HYDROXYETHOXYETHYL CAPRYLAMIDE

CAS 112667-80-8
74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Hydroxyethoxyethyl Caprylamide is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Hydroxyethoxyethyl Caprylamide is a capped amide of caprylic acid with hydroxyethoxyethylamine, functioning as a skin conditioning agent and surfactant. The ethoxylate chain provides some water solubility while the amide bond is hydrolytically stable. The compound carries no GHS hazard statements and is not restricted under EU cosmetics regulations.

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning and softening
  • Antistatic properties
  • Mild surfactant character

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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