CAPMUL® MCM EP/NF

CAPMUL® MCM EP/NF is a mono-diglyceride of medium chain fatty acids (mainly caprylic and capric). It is an excellent solvent for many organic compounds, including steroids. It is also a useful emulsifier for water-oil (w/o) systems.

Principal: Abitec Corporation

Functions: Carrier, Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (W/O), Solvent

Physical Form: Liquid

End Uses: Lipstick

Certifications & Compliance: European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), National Formulary (NF)

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Mixtures & Blends
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier,
Solvent,
Emulsifier (W/O)
Food Ingredients Functions
Carrier,
Emulsifier
Function
Solvent, Emulsifier (W/O), Emulsifier
Product Code
MITM14553
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Food Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Emulsifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Solvents & Carriers
Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
Carriers & Bulking Aids

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features
Excellent Bioavailability,
Solubilizing

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Creams,
Leave On,
Stick
Color Cosmetic Applications
Lipstick
Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.),
National Formulary (NF)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums
Packaging Information
  • Tank wagon
  • 425lb (192.8 kg) drum
  • 50lb (22.7 kg) HDPE jerrican

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Condition
  • Store in tight, light-resistant containers
  • Store in a dry location at ambient temperature
  • Retest/requalify 20 months after date of manufacture
  • Contents of package must be heated slightly with agitation to ensure uniformity prior to use (maximum of 6 heat cycles), details upon request.

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
Not Applicable
Acid Number
max. 2.5 mg KOH/g
Appearance
Colorless or slightly yellow oily liquid or soft mass
Appearance (SDS)
Off-white solid or liquid
Color Scale
max. 4.0 Lovibond
Color Scale
max. 4.0 APHA
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Flash Point (SDS)
min. 300.0 °F
Free Glycerine Content
max. 2.5 %
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
Iodine Value
max. 2.0 cg/g
Item Number
ITM22922
Moisture Content
max. 0.5 %
Moisture Content
max. 0.5 %
Monoglycerides Content
min. 80.0 %
Odor (SDS)
Mild, fatty, or grease smell
Other Hazards
None known.
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not an oxidizer
Principal
Abitec Corporation
Specific Gravity
0.97-1.02
Specific Gravity (SDS)
0.97-1.02
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 4.0 LovibondLovibond
Color Scalemax. 4.0 APHAAPHAAOCS Cc 13j-97
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 2.5 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gAOCS Cd 3d-63
Free Glycerine Contentmax. 2.5 %%AOCS Ca 14-56
Iodine Valuemax. 2.0 cg/gcg/gPh. Eur. 2.5.4
Monoglycerides Contentmin. 80.0 %%AOCS Cd 11-57 as oleate
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 0.5 %%Karl Fischer Titration Method
Moisture Contentmax. 0.5 %%AOCS Ca 2e-84
Specific Gravity0.97-1.02-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point (SDS)min. 300.0 °F°FCleveland Open Cup
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.97-1.02-