Glyceryl caprylate is a multifunctional plant based ingredient for a variety of cosmetic applications. Glyceryl caprylate possesses excellent antimicrobial efficacy, anti acne activity, skin conditioning, refatting and hydrating properties.
Glyceryl caprylate is Palm Free
The world's most popular cosmetic preservation system booster. Although Glyceryl caprylate isn't a known as a preservative on it's own, it's excellent antimicrobial activity when added at 1% to 2% boosts the performance of any preservations system.
Antimicrobial performance
| Gram + | Gram - | Yeast | Mould |
|
Very Good |
Very Good |
Very Good |
moderate |
The high content of monoglyceride with free hydroxyl groups is well suited to attract and bind water molecules, which will support the hydrating properties of cosmetic products.
Glyceryl caprylate is suitable for use in the following cosmetic products
The amphiphilic characteristic of Glyceryl caprylate promotes the absorbance of oil components to the upper layers of the skin.
This makes Glyceryl caprylate useful in skin creams as well as cleansers and body washes, providing a clean feeling whilst promoting healthy skin.
The antimicrobial properties of Glyceryl caprylate make it ideal for acne based skincare applications.
Glyceryl caprylate is normally used between 0.3% and 2% to achieve the refatting and antimicrobial properties.
Glyceryl caprylate
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Glyceryl caprylate can be used in emulsions, surfactant based or hydroalcoholic formulations.
Glyceryl stearate is soluble in natural oils and fats and mineral oils. It is dispersible in an excess of water. The solid material melts at approximately 30c.
Glyceryl stearate can be easily incorporated at dosage levels between 0.3% and 2% and leads to clear formulations in surfactant based or hydroalcoholic based products.
When used in emulsions it is rarely possible that Glyceryl caprylate has an impact on the stability of the emulsion which should be checked carefully.
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| Characteristics | Specification | Unit |
|
Appearance |
White pasty crystaline mass |
|
|
Odour |
Characteristic |
|
|
Acid Value |
max 0.5 |
mg KOH/g |
|
Saponification value |
245-265 |
mg KOH/g |
|
Water content |
max. 1 |
% |
|
Free glycerol |
max. 2 |
% |
|
Monoglycerides |
min. 88 |
% |
|
Iodine value |
max. 1 |
g I/100g |
|
Peroxide value |
max. 1 |
meq 0/kg |
Glyceryl caprylate
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