What is it?
Hexanoic Acid; Caproic Acid
What does it do?
Caproic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Caproic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Caproic Acid?
Caproic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hexanoic Acid; Caproic Acid
Is Caproic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Caproic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Caproic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Caproic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, fragrance, perfuming, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Caproic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Caproic Acid is 142-62-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010