CAPMUL® MCM

CAPMUL® MCM 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

INCI Name: Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate

Functions: Carrier, Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (W/O), 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, Organic, Sewage Sludge-free, TSE-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Benefit Claims: Improves Bioavailability

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Mixtures & Blends
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Carrier,
Co-Emulsifier,
Emulsifier,
Emulsifier (W/O),
Solubilizer
Country of Origin
United States of America (USA)
Function
Carrier, Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Solubilizer, Penetration Enhancer, Emulsifier (W/O)
INCI Name
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Penetration Enhancer
Product Code
MITM13866
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Solvents & Carriers,
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Other Excipients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Improves Bioavailability
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,
Organic,
Sewage Sludge-free,
TSE-free,
Vegan,
Vegetarian

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Ointments,
Stick
Color Cosmetic Applications
Lipstick
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream,
Body Lotion
Treatment Product Applications
Ointments
Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Treatment Products

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002253
Principal
Abitec Corporation

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
Appearance
Colorless or slightly yellow oily liquid or soft mass
Appearance (SDS)
Off-white solid or liquid
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
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
Item Number
ITM21916
Odor (SDS)
Mild, fatty, or grease smell
Other Hazards
None known
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not an oxidizer
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
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
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-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alpha Monocaprylocaprate Contentmin. 48.0 %%AOCS Cd 11-57
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-