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Low Concern

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Safety Flags
Safety Notes

Shoppers should know it helps products feel pleasant on the skin without greasiness, improves how evenly products apply, and can be a silicone alternative in 'clean beauty' formulations.

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient

Category

Emollient

Common In

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Origin

-

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dicaprylyl Carbonate safe to use in skincare?

Dicaprylyl Carbonate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Shoppers should know it helps products feel pleasant on the skin without greasiness, improves how evenly products apply, and can be a silicone alternative in 'clean beauty' formulations.

Is Dicaprylyl Carbonate allowed in India?

Dicaprylyl Carbonate is currently classified as "not specified" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Dicaprylyl Carbonate used for in cosmetics?

Dicaprylyl Carbonate functions as: Emollient. It is commonly found in: various cosmetic formulations.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Not specified
EU
Not specified
US FDA
Not specified
Korea (MFDS)
Not specified

Identifiers

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