Other Name: Octyltriethoxysilane
What it is: A silicone used to suspend pigments in makeup and sunscreen formulations.
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):
| European Union – CIR | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| European Union – SCCS | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| US FDA | Data unavailable |
| ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Safety in special situations:
As per the current usage/dosage guidelines, it is best to use the products with this ingredient, only as guided by your physician
Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data
Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data
Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data
Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data
Environmental and Ecological Concerns:
Attributes:
Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data
Note:
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane is not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic or avoided by persons with acne prone or sensitive skin based on currently available data
Conclusion
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is safe as per current practice of use.
References
- https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
- https://www.cir-safety.org
- https://european-union.europa.eu
- https://health.ec.europa.eu
Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in
