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Antimicrobial

CAPRYLIC ACID

CAS 124-07-2
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Octanoic acid — a short-chain fatty acid with mild antimicrobial action. Common natural-derived ingredient that needs dilution to avoid irritation in finished products.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFRAGRANCESURFACTANT - CLEANSINGPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial
  • Surfactant precursor
  • Soap building block

Known concerns

  • Skin/eye irritation in concentrate
  • Strong odor
  • Use-level limited

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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