Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether

AKA: Octyl-sepharose, Octylagarose CL-4B, Octylsepharose CL-4B, Octyl-sepharose CL-4B, 69106-60-1, 10438-94-5, 3-(octyloxy)propane-1, 2-diol, 1, 2-Propanediol

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Clean

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(Octyloxy)-

Formula

C11H24O3

Mol. Weight

204.31

CAS #

10438-94-5

Form

Liquid

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Foam Boosting

Removes Impurities

Cleansing Surfactant

Boosts Lather

Locks In Moisture

Wound Healing

Removes dirt and impurities

Enhances lather

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic humectant and preservative booster developed in the late 20th century for cosmetic formulation. Created to improve hydration and extend product shelf life without traditional preservatives.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

ewg-1

medical-approval

pregnancy-nursing-safe

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

Dehydration

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR