Capmul® MCM is a mono- and diglyceride with unique properties and versatility as a solvent, emulsifier, and emollient for creams, lotions, and rinse-off applications. This high purity distilled monoester is effective as a preservative alternative, based on natural materials, and makes an excellent primary or secondary surfactant in personal care products and cosmetics. It is used to produce stable emulsions, to modify viscosity and can act as a carrier and vehicle in selected applications. It is manufactured in USA.

INCI Name: Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate

Chemical Name: Glyceryl Caprate

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

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Color Cosmetic Applications
Skin Care Applications
Treatment Product Applications
Nutritional Applications
  • Bioavailability enhancer
  • Solubilizer
  • Emulsifier / co-emulsifier
  • Carrier (vehicle)
  • Penetration enhancer (dermatological applications)
Personal Care Applications
  • Water / oil emulsifier
  • Recommended for creams, lotions, ointments, and lipsticks

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless or slightly yellow oily liquid or soft mass
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity0.97 - 1.02
Nutritional Information (per 100 gm)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Added Sugars†0g
Calcium0mg
Calories / Energy800Calories
Calories from Fat723Calories
Carbohydrate19g
Cholesterol0mg
Dietary Fiber**0g
Insoluble Fiber0g
Iron0mg
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Other Carbohydrate‡19g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Potassium6mg
Protein0g
Saturated Fat80g
Sodium65mg
Soluble Fiber0g
Sugar Alcohols0g
Total Fat80g
Total Sugars (sum of all mono- and disaccharides)0g
Trans Fat0g
Vitamin A0μg RAE
Vitamin C0mg
Vitamin D0μg
Vitamin E (as alpha-tocopherols)0mg
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 2.5mg KOH/gAOCS Cd 3d-63
Alpha Monocaprylocapratemin. 48%AOCS Cd 11-57
Alpha Monocaprylocaprate (as oleate)min. 80%AOCS Cd 11-57
Color (Red)max. 4.0 RLovibond¹AOCS Cc 13j-97
Free Glycerolmax. 2.5%AOCS Ca14-56
Iodine Valuemax. 2.0cg I2/gAOCS Cd 1c-85
Moisture Contentmax. 0.5%AOCS Ca 2e-84 (Karl Fischer)
Note

* The nutritional information is calculated based on typical composition of the product and the data for individual products may vary from the information. Calculations based on 4, 4, and 9 calories per gram for protein, carbohydrate, and fat, respectively. This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not a specification.

** Dietary Fiber defined as non-digestible carbohydrates (≥ 3 monomeric units) and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants, or added (isolated or synthetic) non-digestible carbohydrates (≥ 3 monomeric units) that have been determined by FDA to have a physiological benefit.

† Added Sugars defined as any “sugar” added during the processing of foods including sugars, sugar syrups, naturally occurring sugars isolated from a whole food and concentrated so that sugar is the primary component (e.g. fruit juice concentrates), or other caloric sweeteners.

‡ Other Carbohydrate: *Note: Certain food additive constituents are not reasonably classified as standard nutritional components. In order to distinguish these constituents from the substances commonly understand to be dietary carbohydrates, they are listed in the “Other Carbohydrate” category.

AOCS: American Oil Chemists’ Society

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used according to 21 CFR § 184.1505.

Safety & Health

Product Stewardship

ABITEC’s product stewardship rests with all individuals involved with the products, from the initial concept and research, to manufacture, testing, use, sale, storage, distribution and disposition of each product. Each individual takes the appropriate steps to protect employee health, public health and the environment.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Europe
  • North America
Standard Packaging
  • Tank wagon
  • 425 lb (192.8 kg) drum
  • 50 lb (22.7 kg) HDPE jerrican

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
20 months
Recommended Storage and Handling
  • 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.