INCI name

TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Bindingreviewed

A coating agent for pigments and mineral powders.

What it is

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silane used to coat pigments and mineral UV filters such as zinc oxide, making them disperse better in oils and resist water.

Where it is used

Foundations, sunscreens, powders and makeup.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Binding
Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Scientific opinions (SCCS)

Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.

Products with this ingredient (649)

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