Dicaprylyl/Capryl Sebacate
AKA “Dicaprylyl Sebacate, Capryl Sebacate
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Dicaprylyl/capryl sebacate
AKA: Dicaprylyl Sebacate
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Science: Functions: Plasticiser, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Solvent Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Plasticiser
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic hybrid emollient developed for premium skincare and cosmetics. Created to balance skin feel and absorption characteristics of multiple oil components in a single molecule.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR