Cosmetic

Is Caprylyl glycol halal?

A preservative booster. No halal source on file.

UnverifiedNot enough reliable source evidence to classify

Muttoo catalogue desk (grade C), 2026-10-01: searchable stub. Not a certifier ruling. Not a barcode certificate.

What we know

The name is in the catalogue so you can find it. There is not enough evidence to classify.

What we don’t know

No external A or B source (certifier or scholarly page) is on file yet.

Why it matters

Not enough reliable source evidence to classify

What to verify

For Caprylyl glycol in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?

The detail

Caprylyl glycol is a synthetic diol used beside phenoxyethanol. Muttoo has no grade A/B source.

What the sources say

A row without an A or B source stays insufficient-evidence.
Insufficient evidence No grade A or B halal source on file for this name. Identity note only. Muttoo catalogue desk (desk note · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-10-01)

Where you will run into it

How to check it yourself

Still a stub. Do not upgrade from the INCI.

Quick facts

NameCaprylyl glycol
Also on labels ascaprylyl glycol, 1,2-octanediol
Additive classCosmetic
ClassificationInsufficient evidence
External A/B sourceNone yet

Common questions

Is Caprylyl glycol halal?

Caprylyl glycol is classified as Insufficient evidence. Muttoo catalogue desk (grade C), 2026-10-01: searchable stub. Not a certifier ruling. Not a barcode certificate.

Is Caprylyl glycol halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Caprylyl glycol is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Caprylyl glycol called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: caprylyl glycol, 1,2-octanediol.

Where does this page's information come from?

Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.

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