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Caprylyl Glycol

Hazardous Classification (according to GHS)

HAZARDOUS

CAS Number

1117-86-8

Signal Word

WARNING

Hazard Pictograms

GHS07 - Exclamation mark - Low level toxicity. This includes respiratory, skin, and eye irritation, skin sensitisers and chemicals harmful if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin. — GHS07 – Exclamation mark – Low level toxicity. This includes respiratory, skin, and eye irritation, skin sensitisers and chemicals harmful if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin.

Hazard Statements & Categories

H319 Causes serious eye irritation (Class: (Corrosion) Damage/irritation – Eye, Category 2A)
H402 Harmful to aquatic life (Class: Aquatic – Acute, Category 3)

Dangerous Goods for Transport (according to ADG)

Not classed as Dangerous Goods for Transport

Other names

1,2-Octanediol
Glycol caprylyl
1,2-Dihydroxyoctane
1,2-Octylene glycol

What It Does

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Notes

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Information Sources

https://chemicalsafety.com/sds-search/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1,2-Octanediol

Last Updated

October 11, 2025

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