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Capmul® 708G is a glycerin monoester of caprylic acid. It has low minimum inhibitory concentration against tested gram-positive bacteria and fungi. It is a light, non-greasy emollient that has good skin penetration. It is manufactured in USA.

INCI Name: Glyceryl Caprylate

Ingredient Name: Glyceryl Monocaprylate

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Carrier, Co-Emulsifier, Conditioner, Emollient, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (W/O), Penetration Enhancer, Solubilizer, Solvent, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Aflatoxin-free, Allergen-free, BSE-free, Biodegradable, CMR Substances-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Environmentally Friendly, Ethylene Oxide-free, From Renewable Resources, Halal, Kosher, Mycotoxins-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Preservative-free, Sulfate-free, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: BRC Certified, FDA Compliant, GMP, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Kosher, Vegan, cGMP

Synonyms: Caprylic acid monoglyceride, Glycerin monocaprylate, Glycerin monooctanoate, Glycerol monocaprylate, Glycerol monooctanoate, Glyceryl monooctanoate, Monocapryl glyceride, Monocaprylin, Monooctanoin

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
26402-26-6
Ingredients
Glyceryl Monocaprylate
EC No.
247-668-1

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Skin Care Applications
Use Level
0.8 - 5%
Applications
  • Solubilizer
  • Carrier (vehicle)
  • Bio-enhancer
  • Emulsifier / co-emulsifier
  • Penetration enhancer (dermal)
Personal Care Applications
  • For use in lotions, creams, liquid makeup and anionic systems that are “preservative free”
  • Low-irritation skin emollient
  • Secondary emulsifier with HLB of 6.6

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Semi- solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alkly Distribution (C6)max. 1%GC
C10max. 5%
C12 (Lauric)max. 1.5%
C8min. 95%
Heavy Metalsmax. 10ppm
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 2.5mg KOH/g
Colormax. 100APHA
Free Glycerolmax. 5%
Glycerol Mono Estersmin. 75%
Moisture Contentmax. 1.0%

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA
Standard Packaging
  • 425 lb (192.8 kg) lined steel drum
  • 50 lb (22.7 kg) HDPE jerrican

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Recommended Storage and Handling
  • Retest/requalify 36 months from date of manufacture.
  • Store in tightly closed containers in an odor-free, dry location at ambient room temperature.
  • Contents may be solid and/or liquid, and may be seasonally affected. The package must be gently warmed followed by low-shear mixing to ensure uniformity prior to use. Maximum of 6 heat cycles.Detailed instructions are available upon request.