Dicaprylyl Ether
Dicaprylyl ether
- Role
- A light emollient and solvent that softens application.
- Catalog formulas
- 7
- Type
- Texture
- Verified
- 06.11.2026
What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?
An ether (dioctyl ether) from the fatty ether group. Its INCI functions are emollient and skin conditioning, plus solvent.
Part of a system, not a label in isolation
In deodorants and antiperspirants it softens application and can dissolve other oily ingredients in the formula. It has no effect on how much you sweat.
In 2026 the CIR Expert Panel assessed a group of 8 fatty ethers, including this one, and concluded they are safe in the present practices of use and concentration.
The CIR conclusion does not flag a specific irritation concern; reactions to a finished product are individual.
“Ether” here is a chemical class, not an essential oil and not a fragrance.
Products containing Dicaprylyl Ether
Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.
Sources
The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.
- CIR: Safety Assessment of Fatty Ethers (2026) Supports: function, safety assessment
- COSMILE Europe (Cosmetics Europe): Dicaprylyl Ether Supports: INCI functions, substance description