Capryloyl/caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Capryloyl/Caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide is the product obtained by the reaction of anhydrous Methylglucamine with a mixture of capryloyl and caproyl chlorides.
What does it do?
Capryloyl/caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Capryloyl/caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide 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 Capryloyl/caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide?
Capryloyl/caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Capryloyl/Caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide is the product obtained by the reaction of anhydrous Methylglucamine with a mixture of capryloyl and caproyl chlorides.
Is Capryloyl/caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Capryloyl/caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Capryloyl/caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide do in cosmetic products?
Capryloyl/caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent, surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 19/05/2020