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Skin Conditioning

SODIUM CAPRYLATE

CAS 1984-06-1 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

The sodium salt of caprylic (octanoic) acid — a coconut-derived fatty acid salt. Mildly antimicrobial and skin-conditioning; very low toxicity profile.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild antimicrobial booster
  • Skin-conditioning fatty acid salt
  • Often paired with capryloyl glycine

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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