The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be based on a QRA...Hydroxycaprylic Acid...
Solubility 927 mg/mL
Formula
C8H16O3
Mol. Weight
160.21
CAS #
617-73-2
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic fatty acid derivative developed for modern cosmetics as an emollient and preservative booster. No traditional use; it was formulated to provide specific sensory and stability characteristics in contemporary skincare products.