CAPTEX® 355 C EP/NF

CAPTEX® 355 C EP/NF is manufactured by the esterification of glycerin and fatty acids, mainly caprylic (≈55%) and capric. The glycerin and fatty acids are from coconut sources only. Captex® 355 C EP/NF contains not less than 95% of saturated fatty acids with 8 and 10 carbon atoms. It is miscible with most organic solvents including 96% ethanol.

Principal: Abitec Corporation

Chemical Name: Glycerol Tricaprylate/Caprate

Functions: Carrier, Carrier, Emollient, Emollient, Lubricant, Lubricant, Solubilizer, Solubilizer, Viscosity Modifier, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Odor-free

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Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002253
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • Store in tightly-sealed containers in a dry location at ambient temperature, protected from light.
  • Retest/requalify 36 months after date of manufacture.

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Not regulated
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
Not Applicable
Appearance (SDS)
Colorless to light yellow liquid
Color (SDS)
Colorless to light yellow
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Non flammable
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Not regulated
IATA/ICAO UN Number
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Not regulated
IMO/IMDG UN Number
Not Applicable
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Other Hazards
None
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not regulated
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 0.2 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Ash Contentmax. 0.1 %%
Hydroxyl Valuemax. 10.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Iodine Valuemax. 1.0 cgl₂/gcgl₂/g
Peroxide Valuemax. 1.0 meq/kgmeq/kg
Saponification Value310.0-360.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Sulphated Ashmax. 0.1 %%
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life36.0 momo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 0.2 %%
Specific Gravity0.93-0.96-at 20°C
Viscosity25.0-33.0 mPa.smPa.s
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Capric Acid Content20.0-50.0 %%C10
Lauric Acid Contentmax. 3.0 %%
Myristic Acid Contentmax. 1.0 %%C14
Palmitic Acid C16 Contentmax. 1.0 %%C16 and higher
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 260.0 °C°C
Flash Point (SDS)248.9 °C°CCleveland Open Cup
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)25.0-33.0 cPscPsat 25°C
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.92-0.96-