Excellent preservative booster; good antimicrobial activity; low irritancy; widely used in natural and conventional formulas
Function & Common Use
Solvent / Humectant / Preservative booster / Antimicrobial
Solvent / Carrier
Moisturisers, serums, cleansers
Synthetic
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked; EU limit reference: No
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caprylyl Glycol safe to use in skincare?
Caprylyl Glycol has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Excellent preservative booster; good antimicrobial activity; low irritancy; widely used in natural and conventional formulas
Is Caprylyl Glycol allowed in India?
Caprylyl Glycol is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Caprylyl Glycol used for in cosmetics?
Caprylyl Glycol functions as: Solvent / Humectant / Preservative booster / Antimicrobial. It is commonly found in: Moisturisers, serums, cleansers.
Regulatory Status
Cosmetic preservative; TGA cosmetic use acceptable; ensure compliance with Therapeutic Goods (Cosmetics) Rules 2020 if therapeutic claims are made
Preservative; Health Canada cosmetic ingredient use; no specific NHPID restriction identified in source checked unless therapeutic claims are made
Identifiers
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