Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride
Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride
- INCI Name: Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride
- Chemical Name: Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate
- CAS No: 73398-61-5 / 65381-09-1
Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride is a mixed triester of glycerol and medium-carbon fatty acids in vegetable oils. It is a colorless, odorless, low-viscosity lipophilic emollient with extremely high antioxidant properties.
- It is a super smooth ingredient that locks in moisture on the skin and hair without leaving them greasy or oily, it can replace a variety of oils, used as emollient and fat-enriching agent, and can also be used as a carrier and diluent to be added to active preparations or conditioning agents such as sterols.
- Makes the skin smooth and shiny, nutrition is easily absorbed by the skin, and plays a very good role in the uniform and delicate cosmetics.
- An antioxidant that protects the skin and preserves the product it is added in. Cosmetics using Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride can be free of antioxidants and other stabilizers without causing adverse side effects.
- Has a low viscosity and can be used as a base material for moisturizing factors, a stabilizer for cosmetics, an antifreeze agent, and a homogenizer.
- Even though it is derived from oils, Caprylic/capric triglyceride is not comedogenic and does not cause acne or breakouts.
- General recommended dosage: 1~15%
Uses & Applications
Personal care
Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride is widely used in following products
- Aunscreen oils, creams and lotions;
- After-sun protection creams and lotions;
- Hair grooming oils, creams and head oils to make hair shiny, silky and manageable;
- Bath oils;
- Skin care oils and nutritional liquids;
- Facial cleansers, creams and lotions;
- Baby skin oils, creams and lotions;
- Cosmetic creams, sticks, etc.
Product Details of Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride
Packing
25kg/drum
Specification
Appearance | A colorless or slightly yellow oily liquid |
Lodine Value (mgI2/100g) | ≤1.0 |
Acid Value (KOH/g) | ≤0.1 |
Saponification Value | 325~360 |
Specific Gravity | 0.940~0.955 |
Heavy Metal (Pb) mg/kg | ≤10 |
Arsenic (As) mg/kg | ≤2 |
Peroxide Value | ≤1.0 |
Shelf Life
36 months
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Technical Data Sheet — Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride
Material Safety Data Sheet– Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride
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