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

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Bio-Engineered Products Free, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)-free, Conflict Minerals-free, Dairy-free, Ethylene Oxide-free, Food Allergen-free, Fragrance Allergen-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Ionizing Radiation-free, Irradiation-free, Metal Catalyst-free, Non-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO), Not Tested on Animals, Preservative-free, Sewage Sludge-free, TSE-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Benefit Claims: Penetrating

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Carrier,
Emollient,
Emulsifier,
Penetration Enhancer,
Solubilizer
Country of Origin
United States of America (USA)
Function
Carrier, Emollient, Emulsifier, Penetration Enhancer, Solubilizer
INCI Name
Glyceryl Caprylate
Product Code
MITM15951
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Solvents & Carriers,
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Other Functional Additives

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Penetrating
Labeling Claims
Allergen-free,
Bio-Engineered Products Free,
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)-free,
Conflict Minerals-free,
Dairy-free,
Ethylene Oxide-free,
Food Allergen-free,
Fragrance Allergen-free,
Gluten-free,
Halal,
Ionizing Radiation-free,
Irradiation-free,
Metal Catalyst-free,
Non-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO),
Not Tested on Animals,
Preservative-free,
Sewage Sludge-free,
TSE-free,
Vegan,
Vegetarian

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions
Color Cosmetic Applications
Other Eye Makeup
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream,
Body Lotion
Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Skin Care
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
Semi-solid

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002253
Principal
Abitec Corporation

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
Appearance
Semi-solid
Appearance (SDS)
Colorless or slightly yellow, oily liquid and/or soft semi-solid mass
Color (SDS)
Colorless to slightly yellow
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Not flammable
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
ITM25561
Odor (SDS)
Slight medicinal odor
Other Hazards
None
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
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 %%
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
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