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Emollient

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRATE

CAS 27841-06-1
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A light, dry-touch ester emollient widely used in lotions and sunscreens to dissolve UV filters. Very low irritation potential and no documented hazards.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Light, non-greasy emollient
  • Improves spreadability
  • Solvent for sunscreen filters
  • Stable ester

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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