CAPTEX® 355

CAPTEX® 355 is manufactured by the esterification of glycerin and caprylic or capric fatty acids which originate from vegetable sources (typically palm, palm kernel and/or coconut).

Principal: Abitec Corporation

Ingredient Name: Mid-Chain Triglycerides

INCI Name: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Functions: Anti-Sticking Agent, Conditioner, Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Release Agent, Solvent, Stabilizer, Stabilizer, Texturizing Agent, Texturizing Agent, Thickener, Thickener

Physical Form: Liquid

End Uses: Beverage Mixes, Chewing Gum, Dairy Products, Dietary Supplements, Foundation, Frostings, Lipstick, Snacks, Soft Chews

Labeling Claims: Dairy-free

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • 50 lb (22.7 kg) jerrican
  • 425 lb (192.8 kg) drum
  • 2550 lb (1156.7 kg)
  • 330 gallon HDPE tote

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Condition
  • Preserve in well-closed container in dry location, protected from light, at ambient temperature
  • Retest/requalify 36 months after date of manufacture

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
Acid Number
max. 0.1 mg KOH/g
Alkyl Distribution
45.0 %
Alkyl Distribution
55.0 %
Appearance
Colorless to light yellow clear liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Clear, almost colorless to light-yellow, liquid
Boiling Point (SDS)
min. 260.0 °C
Cloud Point
max. 23.0 °F
Color Scale
max. 100.0 APHA
Color Scale
max. 100.0 APHA
Dosage (Use Level)
0.5-5.0 %(W/W)
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Flash Point (SDS)
248.9 °C
Hydroxyl Value
max. 10.0 mg KOH/g
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Iodine Value
max. 0.5 cg/g
Item Number
Moisture Content
max. 0.1 %
Moisture Content
max. 0.1 %
Odor
Neutral
Odor (SDS)
None
Other Hazards
None known.
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not an oxidizer
Principal
Saponification Value
325.0-340.0 mg KOH/g
Specific Gravity
0.92-0.96
Specific Gravity (SDS)
0.92-0.96
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
Vapor Density (SDS)
min. 1.0 g/m³
Viscosity
25.0-33.0 cPs
Viscosity (SDS)
20.0-25.0 cPs
Volatile Content (SDS)
0.0 %(W)
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 100.0 APHAAPHA
Color Scalemax. 100.0 APHAAPHAAOCS Cc 13j-97
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 0.1 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gAOCS Cd 3d-63
Hydroxyl Valuemax. 10.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gAOCS Cd 13-60
Iodine Valuemax. 0.5 cg/gcg/gUSP 401
Saponification Value325.0-340.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gAOCS Cd 3a-94
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Pointmax. 23.0 °F°F
Moisture Contentmax. 0.1 %%Karl Fischer Titration Method
Moisture Contentmax. 0.1 %%AOCS Ca 2e-84
Specific Gravity0.92-0.96-at 25°C
Viscosity25.0-33.0 cPscPsBrookfield Viscometer At 25°C
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alkyl Distribution45.0 %%Gas Chromatography capric
Alkyl Distribution55.0 %%Gas Chromatography caprylic
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.5-5.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
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
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.92-0.96-
Vapor Density (SDS)min. 1.0 g/m³g/m³Air = 1
Viscosity (SDS)20.0-25.0 cPscPsat 25°C
Volatile Content (SDS)0.0 %(W)%(W)EPA 24