Coco-Caprylate

The Basics On Coco-Caprylate

What is Coco-Caprylate?

Coco-caprylate is the mixture of esters that occur when the fatty alcohols derived from coconut alcohol reacts with the fatty acid caprylic acid.

What are other names for Coco-Caprylate?

COCO-CAPRYLATE/ CAPRATE and COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE

What is Coco-Caprylate used for?

Coco-caprylate is an emollient, meaning that it helps soften or soothe the skin. We use this ingredient in our shampoo. However, coco-caprylate can also be found in sunscreen, shower gel, moisturizer, makeup, antiperspirant, body oil, and many other products.

How Coco-Caprylate is classified

Emollients, Hydration

Recommendations for using Coco-Caprylate during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Coco-Caprylate During Pregnancy

What we know about using Coco-Caprylate while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Coco-Caprylate from CIR

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel assessed the safety of 237 alkyl esters for use in cosmetics. The alkyl esters included in this assessment have a variety of reported functions in cosmetics, with skin-conditioning agent being the most common function. The Panel reviewed available animal and clinical data in making its determination of safety on these ingredients, and where there were data gaps, similarity in structure, properties, functions, and uses of these ingredients allowed for extrapolation of the available toxicological data to assess the safety of the entire group. The Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe in cosmetic formulations in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be nonirritating.

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Products where you might find Coco-Caprylate

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