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Description :
Caprylhydroxamic acid is an antifungal preservative.
Sources of Exposure: Personal care products
Health Impacts: Caprylhydroxamic acid is reported to be at least 99% pure, but according to NICNAS, formulators should consider monitoring products for formation of hydroxylamine (according to the European Chemicals Agency, hydroxylamine is a suspected carcinogen) if formulated at pH < 5 or pH > 8, or if formulation intermediates are substantially acidic or basic. Caprylhydroxamic acid may pose a concern to health due to the possibility of being contaminated with hydroxylamine.
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ECHA: Hydroxylamine
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Caprylhydroxamic acid (2020)