Caprylamide Mea
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Octanamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
What does it do?
Caprylamide Mea is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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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
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Caprylamide Mea is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 60). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Caprylamide Mea?
Caprylamide Mea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Octanamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
Is Caprylamide Mea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Caprylamide Mea is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Caprylamide Mea do in cosmetic products?
Caprylamide Mea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Caprylamide Mea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Caprylamide Mea is 7112-02-9.
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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: 24/04/2018