Dimethyl Capramide

Dimethyl Capramide is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising, solvent agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIMETHYL CAPRAMIDE
FunctionEMULSION STABILISING, SOLVENT
CAS number14433-76-2
EC number238-405-1
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Sunscreens 66.7%Day Moisturizers 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Dimethyl Capramide do in skincare?
Dimethyl Capramide functions as an emulsion stabilising, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dimethyl Capramide allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Dimethyl Capramide?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (66.7% of its uses).

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