Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside

CAS Number:

68515-73-1

Chemical Formula:

C16H32O6

EINECS/ELINCS No:

500-220-1

COSING REF No:

32427

Description:

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is a natural-origin,vegetable-based non-ionic surfactant known for its mildness. It is ECOCERT certified and functions as a gentle cleanser, foaming agent, and emulsifier.

Uses:

It serves as a mild surfactant and solubilizer in rinse-off cosmetic and personal care formulations.

· Skin Care: Used in facial cleansers and body washes, particularly for sensitive skin.

· Hair Care: Found in gentle shampoos and shower gels for its foaming capacity.

· Cleansing Properties: Effective at blending essential oils and carrier oils into water-based products.

Origin:

It is a plant-derived, semi-synthetic ingredient. It is produced by reacting glucose from corn with capric alcohol (a fatty alcohol obtained from coconut or palm kernel oil).

What does Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside do in a formulation?

Its primary functions are:

• Cleansing
• Foaming
• Surfactant

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
 Classification:
Skin Irritation: 2
Eye Damage: 1
Aquatic Acute: 2
Aquatic Chronic: 3

Signal Word(S): Warning

Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

 Precautionary Statement: Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Storage: Stored in a cool ventilated dry place.

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

FIRST AID MEASURES

• Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. If irritation persists get medical attention
• Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately remove contaminated clothing, and wash with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Clean contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse
• Inhalation: Inhalation is not an expected route of exposure. If respiratory irritation or distress occurs remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation or distress continues
• Ingestion: Oral toxicity is low. If ingesting, get medical attention.
• Comments: Treat according to person’s condition and specifics of exposure. Skin contact may aggravate existing skin disease.
• Note to Physicians: Treat symptomatically.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

• Extinguishing Media: Recommended (small fires): dry chemical, carbon dioxide, Recommended (large fire): alcohol foam, universal foam, water spray, Not recommended: water jet (frothing possible).
• Fire & Explosion Hazards: Product will burn under fire conditions. Closed containers may explode (due to the build-up of pressure) when exposed to extreme heat.
• Special Fire-fighting Protective Equipments: Firefighters should wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
• Combustion Products: Oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, oxides of carbon.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

• Personal Precautions: Avoid eyes/face contact. Avoid skin contact. Do not take internally
• Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to penetrate into soil, water bodies or drains
• Methods For Cleaning Up: Small Spills: Use a non-combustible material like vermiculite, sand or earth to soak up the product and place into a container for later disposal. Large Spills: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal

HANDLING AND STORAGE

• Handling Precautions: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. As all chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed when handling this material
• Storage Conditions: Store in plastic, plastic lined or stainless steel, tightly closed containers at 15~40℃，Do not store
  close to strong oxidizing agents which could aggravate any fire situation

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

• Engineering Measures: Provide adequate ventilation.
• Eye Protection: Safety goggles recommended
• Skin Protection: Protective overalls and safety shoes/boots recommended
• Hand Protection: Impervious gloves recommended.
• Respiratory Protection: Not required
• Others: Eyewash and safety shower easily accessible to the work area

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

• Appearance: Colorless or light yellow liquid / Brown liquid or paste
• Boiling Point: 100ºC Pressure (kPa)
• Melting Point: ＜-5ºC
• Flash Point: > 100ºC
• Autoignition Temperature: > 150ºC
• Vapour Pressure: Unknow
• pH, 10% sol: 6.0-12.5

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

• Stability: Stable under normal conditions
• Incompatible Materials: Avoid strong oxidizing agents and acids
• Conditions to Avoid: Heat, open flame, spark.
• Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

• Toxicological data: LD50. oral rat > 2000 mg/kg ¹), LD50. dermal rat > 2000 mg/kg ¹)
• Carcinogenicity: Not considered to be a carcinogen according the animal tests
• Teratogenicity: Not available
• Mutagenicity: Testing has shown this product to be non-mutagenic when make the rats expose in 100mg/ml products for 24h.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

• Ecological Toxicity: None Established
• Persistence and Degradability: It is biodegradable in the environment
• Mobility: The product will dissolve in water.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Product Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations
• Packaging Disposal: Any containers or equipment used should be decontaminated immediately after use.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

• Road and Rail Transport: Not subject to ADR/RID code.
• Sea Transport (IMDG): Not subject to IMDG code
• Air Transport (ICAO/IATA): Not subject to ICAO/IATA regulations

REGULATORY INFORMATION

Applicable Laws: Provisions of the Regulations for the Safe Handling of Chemicals in the Workplace, particularly those relating to the safe use, production, storage and transportation of dangerous chemicals

Chemical Inventories:

• AICS: All ingredients listed or exempt
• DSL: All chemical substances in this material are included on or exempted from the DSL
• IECSC: All ingredients listed or exempt.
• MITI: All components are listed on ENCS or its exempt rule
• KECL: All ingredients listed, exempt or notified.
• EINECS: All ingredients listed or exempt
• PICCS: All ingredients listed or exempt.
• TSCA: All chemical substances in this material are included on or exempted from listing on the TSCA Inventory of Chemical Substances.