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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:

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

  • 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