Allyl Caproate

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Is this safe for adults to use Allyl Caproate?

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YES - Generally Safe

Danger Score: 3 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Allyl Caproate is generally considered safe for adults when used in topical products. Adults generally have higher tolerance.

ℹ️General Overview

For adults: this ingredient is usually low risk when used in normal amounts in scents and skin products, but it can cause mild skin or breathing irritation in some people.

✅What to Do

If you are an adult using a product with this ingredient: do a small patch test on your inner forearm first; avoid using on broken or irritated skin; stop use if you get redness, itching, or breathing irritation. Choose products where this ingredient is used at low concentration or that show safety testing for fragrance ingredients.

⚠️Warnings

There are reported skin and respiratory irritation concerns from laboratory and regulatory sources (European Chemicals Agency and animal studies), and this ingredient is restricted under the EU Cosmetics Directive. If you have sensitive skin, eczema, or asthma, avoid fragranced products containing this ingredient and seek products labelled for sensitive skin. If irritation occurs, rinse the area, stop use, and contact a healthcare provider if symptoms persist.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Irritant: Animal studies show skin irritation at low doses and a regulatory review found limited evidence of skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Human workplace studies also reported irritant effects. These findings (reported by the European Chemicals Agency and peer-reviewed studies) mean this ingredient can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive skin.

Banned: This ingredient is subject to formal restrictions for use in cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Directive. That regulatory limit means some uses or concentrations are not allowed or are tightly controlled in products in certain countries.

Absorbed: Research on allyl esters and related data note enhanced skin absorption and effects of vehicle/formulation on dermal uptake (peer‑reviewed literature). This means the chemical can get through the skin and may reach the body.

Asthma: There is limited evidence of respiratory irritation from regulatory reviews and occupational reports (European Chemicals Agency; peer‑reviewed workplace studies). That respiratory irritation could make breathing problems or asthma worse in sensitive children.

Environmental: A national environmental agency has identified this substance as a suspected environmental toxin, and other regulatory reviews note limited evidence of environmental harm. This indicates possible negative effects if it enters the environment (Environment Canada; European Chemicals Agency).

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Alternative Names for Allyl Caproate

This ingredient may also be listed as:

allyl caproateALLYLESTER KYSELINY KAPRONOVEHEXANOIC ACID, 2-PROPEN-1-YL ESTERPROP-2-EN-1-YL HEXANOATEALLYL HEXANOATE (NATURAL)Q3270746ALLYL N-CAPROATEUNII-3VH84A363DFEMA NO. 2032ALLOCOPENALLYL N-HEXANOATE

Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.

Products Containing Allyl Caproate

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Allyl Caproate or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Allyl Caproate

Is this safe for adults to use Allyl Caproate?

Yes, Allyl Caproate is generally considered safe for adults based on current research.

What are the irritant risks of Allyl Caproate for adults?

Can cause skin redness, itchiness, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin.

What are the banned risks of Allyl Caproate for adults?

Banned or heavily restricted in one or more countries.

What are the absorbed risks of Allyl Caproate for adults?

Can be absorbed through the skin and get into the bloodstream.

What are the asthma risks of Allyl Caproate for adults?

Can make breathing issues like asthma worse in babies and kids.

What are the environmental risks of Allyl Caproate for adults?

Possible negative effects on the environment

What products contain Allyl Caproate?

Allyl Caproate is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can adults using products with Allyl Caproate?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for adults. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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