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Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Triethoxycaprylylsilane (CAS #2943-75-1) is a silane compound, also described as triethoxyoctyl-silane, that appears as a clear, light yellow liquid. It is primarily used in cosmetic formulations to coat inorganic pigments such as sunscreen agents and colorants. Its official CosIng function is listed as "binding."
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The coating it forms on pigments helps to stabilize them within cosmetic formulas and improves their spreadability, allowing them to distribute easily and evenly on the skin. It is not associated with direct skin-active benefits in the source.
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