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: Dairy-free

Benefit Claims: Improves Bioavailability

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Function
Carrier, Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Solubilizer, Penetration Enhancer, Emulsifier (W/O)
INCI Name
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Product Code
MITM13866
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications
Skin Care Applications
Treatment Product Applications
Markets
Applications

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
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
Alpha Monocaprylocaprate Content
min. 48.0 %
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
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
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-
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-