CAPMUL® 708G

CAPMUL® 708G is a glycerin monoester of caprylic acid. It has low minimum inhibitory concentration against tested gram-positive bacteria and fungi. It is a light, non-greasy emollient that has good skin penetration.

Principal: Abitec Corporation

INCI Name: Glyceryl Caprylate

Functions: Carrier, Emollient, Emulsifier, Penetration Enhancer, Solubilizer

Benefit Claims: Penetrating

Labeling Claims: Dairy-free, Preservative-free

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Function
Carrier, Emollient, Emulsifier, Penetration Enhancer, Solubilizer
INCI Name
Product Code
MITM15951
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications
Skin Care Applications
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • For use in lotions, creams, liquid makeup and anionic systems that are “preservative free”
  • Low-irritation skin emollient
  • Secondary emulsifier with HLB of 6.6
  • Use Level: 0.8 - 5%

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • 425lb (192.8 kg) lined steel drum
  • 50lb (22.7 kg) HDPE jerrican

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Condition
  • Retest/requalify 36 months from date of manufacture.
  • Store in tightly closed containers in an odor-free, dry location at ambient room temperature.
  • Contents may be solid and/or liquid, and may be seasonally affected. The package must be gently warmed followed by low-shear mixing to ensure uniformity prior to use. Maximum of 6 heat cycles.

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
Not Applicable
Acid Number
max. 2.5 mg KOH/g
Alkyl Distribution
max. 5.0 %
Alkyl Distribution
max. 1.0 %
Alkyl Distribution
min. 95.0 %
Alkyl Distribution
max. 1.5 %
Appearance
Semi-solid
Appearance (SDS)
Colorless or slightly yellow, oily liquid and/or soft semi-solid mass
Color (SDS)
Colorless to slightly yellow
Color Scale
max. 100.0 APHA
Color Scale
max. 100.0 APHA
Dosage (Use Level)
0.8-5.0 %
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Not flammable
Flash Point (SDS)
min. 180.0 °C
Free Glycerine Content
max. 5.0 %
Glycerol Mono Ester Content
min. 75.0 %
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IATA/ICAO UN Number
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG UN Number
Not Applicable
Insoluble in (SDS)
Hot water
Item Number
Melting Point (SDS)
34.0 °C
Moisture Content
max. 1.0 %
Moisture Content
max. 1.0 %
Odor (SDS)
Slight medicinal odor
Other Hazards
None.
Principal
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Vapor Pressure (SDS)
max. 1.0 mm Hg
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 100.0 APHAAPHA
Color Scalemax. 100.0 APHAAPHAAOCS Cc 13j-97
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 2.5 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gAOCS Ca 5a-40
Free Glycerine Contentmax. 5.0 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 1.0 %%Karl Fischer Titration Method
Moisture Contentmax. 1.0 %%AOCS Ca 2e-84
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alkyl Distributionmax. 5.0 %%Gas Chromatography capric
Alkyl Distributionmax. 1.0 %%Gas Chromatography caproic 6:0
Alkyl Distributionmin. 95.0 %%Gas Chromatography caprylic
Alkyl Distributionmax. 1.5 %%Gas Chromatography lauric and higher
Glycerol Mono Ester Contentmin. 75.0 %%Internal Method
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.8-5.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point (SDS)min. 180.0 °C°CCleveland Open Cup
Melting Point (SDS)34.0 °C°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 1.0 mm Hgmm HgAt 25°C