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XYLITYL SESQUICAPRYLATE.

Valuable CAS 181632-90-6 / ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Xylityl Sesquicaprylate is a versatile ingredient acting as an antimicrobial, humectant, and skin conditioning agent. It helps maintain product integrity, controls odor, and supports skin hydration and softness.

Summary

Antimicrobial/antibacterial Emulsifier Humectant Skin-conditioning agent Deodorant Preservative booster Cleansing Surfactant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient inhibits microbial growth, functioning as an antiseptic and preservative booster to maintain product freshness and combat odor-causing bacteria. It also draws moisture to the skin as a humectant and enhances skin appearance as a conditioning agent.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 0.25–0.45%
Optimal

0.35%

Key findings

  1. 01 Deodorant Efficacy of Xylityl Sesquicaprylate Vehiculated into Roll-on and Stick Prototype Formulations - MDPI
  2. 02 Xylityl Sesquicaprylate Efficacy as an Antiseptic Ingredient for Oral Care Products (Mouthwash): An In Vitro Screening Investigation against Eight Microorganisms - ResearchGate

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

An amphipathic liquid, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate is stable across various conditions, functioning as an emulsifier and preservative booster.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Low

While direct CIR data for Xylityl Sesquicaprylate is insufficient, its components are deemed safe. Generally considered safe, a patch test is advised for very sensitive skin.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A multifaceted ingredient, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate offers effective antimicrobial action, skin conditioning, and hydration with low irritancy and broad skin compatibility.

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