Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Low hazard

Is Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer safe in skincare?

Low hazardHazard 2/10

CIR safe as used

Based on

Reference: European Commission
Safe as used · Common emollient. Not listed in the EU prohibited or restricted annexes. Role-level default; per-ingredient literature check still pending.

Is Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer classified as a carcinogen?

Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.

Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.

How is Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer regulated?

Cosmetic ingredient

Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.

Products that list this ingredient

76 products in our catalog list this ingredient. Here are the 12 with the most reviews.

Sources (1)

Reference: European Commission

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