Xylitan Caprylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Xylitan Caprylate is the monoester of Caprylic Acid and the hexitol anhydrides derived from Xylitol.
What does it do?
Xylitan Caprylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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
Xylitan Caprylate 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 Xylitan Caprylate?
Xylitan Caprylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Xylitan Caprylate is the monoester of Caprylic Acid and the hexitol anhydrides derived from Xylitol.
Is Xylitan Caprylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Xylitan Caprylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Xylitan Caprylate do in cosmetic products?
Xylitan Caprylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 22/06/2016