CAPROL® 3GO

CAPROL® 3GO is a mono-ester of oleic acid and a glycerin polymer containing an average of three glycerin units. It is a non-ionic, non-alkoxylated emulsifier. CAPROL® 3GO is a multi-functional emulsifier which is used in a wide range of nutritional, cosmetic, and specialized Personal Care applications providing stable emulsions in intermediate HLB systems where two or more other emulsifiers might be used.

Principal: Abitec Corporation

INCI Name: Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

Functions: Emulsifier, Solubilizer, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Dairy-free

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Function
Emulsifier, Viscosity Modifier, Solubilizer
INCI Name
Product Code
MITM13130
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Steel drum
  • HDPE container

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 temperature (about 68-77°F).
  • If there are solids in the material, dissolve by heating to 70-80 °C with stirring.

Other

Acid Number
max. 6.0 mg KOH/g
Appearance
Yellow to amber or brown liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Amber
Color Scale
max. 7.0 Gardner
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Combustible dust
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Not flammable
HLB Value
6.2
Hydroxyl Value
190.0-230.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value
max. 78.0 cg/g
Item Number
Moisture Content
max. 1.0 %
Moisture Content
max. 1.0 %
Odor (SDS)
Slight caramel
Other Hazards
None
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not an oxidizer
Principal
Saponification Value
125.0-150.0 mg KOH/g
Vapor Density (SDS)
min. 1.0 g/m³
Vapor Pressure (SDS)
max. 1.0 mm Hg
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 7.0 GardnerGardner
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 6.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gAOCS Cd 3d-63
HLB Value6.2-
Hydroxyl Value190.0-230.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gAOCS Cd 13-60
Iodine Valuemax. 78.0 cg/gcg/gUSP 401
Saponification Value125.0-150.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gAOCS Cd 3-25
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 1.0 %%Karl Fischer Titration Method
Moisture Contentmax. 1.0 %%AOCS Ca 2e-84
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vapor Density (SDS)min. 1.0 g/m³g/m³Air = 1
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 1.0 mm Hgmm HgAt 20°C