Glyceryl Capryl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Glyceryl Capryl Ether 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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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Glyceryl Capryl Ether 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 Glyceryl Capryl Ether?
Glyceryl Capryl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Glyceryl Capryl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Glyceryl Capryl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Glyceryl Capryl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Glyceryl Capryl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting.
What is the CAS number of Glyceryl Capryl Ether?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Glyceryl Capryl Ether is -.
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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