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Is Caprylyl Methicone vegan?

Caprylyl Methicone

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Caprylyl Methicone is a synthetic silicone compound (heptamethyl-octyl-trisiloxane) used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane
INCI name Caprylyl Methicone
CAS number 17955-88-3
EC number 241-881-3
CosIng ID 55141
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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