Carboxymethyl Caprooyl Chitosan
A cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent, film forming, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Carboxymethyl Caprooyl Chitosan is the product obtained by the reaction of Carboxymethyl Chitosan with caprooyl anhydride.
What does it do?
Carboxymethyl Caprooyl Chitosan is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Absorbent
takes up water-based or oil-based substances
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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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
Carboxymethyl Caprooyl Chitosan 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 Carboxymethyl Caprooyl Chitosan?
Carboxymethyl Caprooyl Chitosan is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Carboxymethyl Caprooyl Chitosan is the product obtained by the reaction of Carboxymethyl Chitosan with caprooyl anhydride.
Is Carboxymethyl Caprooyl Chitosan allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Carboxymethyl Caprooyl Chitosan is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Carboxymethyl Caprooyl Chitosan do in cosmetic products?
Carboxymethyl Caprooyl Chitosan is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: absorbent, film forming, humectant, 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: 19/06/2013