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Emollient

XYLITYL CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE

CAS 2127407-61-6
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

An emollient ester combining the sugar alcohol xylitol with C8/C10 coconut-derived fatty acids. Sugar-fatty-acid esters are mild and skin-compatible; commonly used in natural and organic skincare.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALEMULSION STABILISINGHUMECTANTPRESERVATIVESKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Sugar-alcohol-based emollient
  • Mild antimicrobial activity
  • Naturally derived from xylitol and coconut fatty acids
  • Compatible with natural-positioned formulations

Known concerns

  • Limited published cosmetic safety review
  • Variable composition between suppliers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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