Coco-caprylate Caprate
Also known as Coco caprylate caprate, Coconut caprylate/caprate ester, C8/C10 coconut fatty acid ester
“CIR Expert Panel says: safe as used in cosmetics.”
COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE is a mixed ester of coconut fatty alcohols with caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acids, functioning as a lightweight emollient and silicone substitute in clean beauty formulations. The CIR Expert Panel assessed it as part of the 2015 amended fatty acid esters safety assessment (IJT 34(Suppl.2):5-69, 2015), assigning Finding=SQ: safe when formulated to be non-irritating. No dedicated PubMed studies specifically on this ingredient were identified; the CIR group assessment constitutes the primary safety basis. Its saturated C8/C10 fatty acid profile is analogous to Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, suggesting low comedogenicity risk, though no formal rabbit ear assay data was located for this specific ester.
Lightweight, low-viscosity emollient derived from coconut fatty acids — widely positioned as a silicone substitute in clean beauty formulations
Non-greasy skin feel with good spreadability; compatible with a broad range of cosmetic actives
Saturated C8/C10 fatty acid profile analogous to Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride suggests low comedogenic potential
CIR Expert Panel found safe as used in cosmetics (2015 amended fatty esters assessment)
CIR Quick Reference Table (12/2017, revised 07/2018) — COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE row: Finding=SQ, Detail='safe for use in cosmetics when for…
“Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | SQ | safe for use in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating | IJT 34(Suppl.2):5-69, 2015”— QRT-122017revised072018.pdf, p. 38