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DICAPRYL SUCCINATE.

Valuable CAS 14491-66-8 / FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, NAIL CONDITIONING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicapryl Succinate is a multifunctional emollient and film-forming agent that enhances skin texture. It imparts a cushiony feel and silky finish while effectively reducing the greasiness of other oils in formulations.

Summary

emollient film forming hair conditioning nail conditioning plasticiser skin conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

It softens and smooths skin by creating a continuous, non-greasy film on the surface. This mechanism also provides conditioning benefits to skin, hair, and nails, and improves the spreadability of various cosmetic ingredients.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

A related succinate ester demonstrates hydrolytic stability, suggesting similar resilience for Dicapryl Succinate.

Synergies

  • UV filters (solubilizer)
  • Pigments and inorganic filters (dispersing agent)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

Dicapryl Succinate exhibits a low hazard profile, with 100% of companies reporting it does not meet GHS hazard criteria.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Medium

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Dicapryl Succinate is a valuable emollient that improves skin texture and feel, while aiding in formulation elegance by reducing greasiness and supporting ingredient dispersion.

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