Caprylyl Glycol
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 1117-86-8
EINECS / EC 214-254-7
CosIng Ref 74860
Chemical Name Octane-1,2-diol,
Formula C8H18O2
Mol. Weight 146.23 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Emollient
Secondary Functions SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; HAIR CONDITIONING; SKIN CONDITIONING
Origin Natural
Category Emollients & Esters
EU Regulatory Status
Restrictions No Annex V restriction. Used as preservative booster/humectant. Allowed.
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR 2019
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >2000 mg/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal >2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.3 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.8 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
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