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Caprylyl/Capryl Xylosides
Approved Ingredients
Caprylyl/Capryl Xylosides
Caprylyl/capryl xylosides are gentle detergents created by reacting plant-derived fatty acids with sugar. ‘Caprylyl’ and ‘capryl’ are names to describe fatty acid molecules of different length - 8 carbons long for caprylyl and 10 for capryl. The ‘xyloside’ in its name indicates that a xylose (sugar derived from wood or plant biomass) molecule is attached to these fatty acids. As surfactants (cleaners), caprylyl/capryl xylosides are effective at creating lather and also used to mix oils and other ingredients which typically are not capable of mixing into water, a process known as solubilizing. This ingredient is produced from renewable vegetable and plant-derived raw materials.
INCI Name:
Caprylyl/Capryl Xylosides
Ingredient origins:
Corn, Potato, Wheat, Oil Palm Fruit
Role:
Surfactant
Common name:
Caprylyl/Capryl Xylosides
EWG score: The EWG score is a hazard score ranging from 1-2 (low hazard), 3-6 (moderate hazard) and 7-10 (high hazard) published by the Environmental Working Group. Their data is sourced from the Skin Deep® database and studies published in open scientific literature.
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