Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a chelating agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID |
| Function | CHELATING |
| CAS number | 7377-03-9 |
| EC number | 230-936-7 |
| Prevalence | 1,002 products (1.08% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 720 |
Used in
Serums 13.2%Sunscreens 12.5%General Moisturizers 8.8%Face Cleansers 8.5%Toners 7%Shampoos 3.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Caprylhydroxamic Acid do in skincare?
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid functions as a chelating agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Caprylhydroxamic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Caprylhydroxamic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (13.2% of its uses).
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