Dicaprylyl/Capryl Sebacate

AKA: Dicaprylyl Sebacate

Synthetic

Emollient

Solvent

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginDerived from coconut and palm kernel oils, which contain capric and caprylic fatty acids. Synthesized through esterification of these fatty acids with sebacic acid, a plant-derived diacid.

Dicaprylyl/Capryl Sebacate is a cosmetic ingredient used as plasticiser, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Plasticiser

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Solvent

Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.

Locks In Moisture

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2012

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR