emollient

Caprylyl Methicone

INCI: CAPRYLYL METHICONE
CAS 17955-88-3 EC 241-881-3
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

emollient, volatile carrier, skin-conditioning, D5 replacement
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
17955-88-3
EC Number
241-881-3
INCI
CAPRYLYL METHICONE
Category
emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026