Captex® 1000

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Triglycerides

INCI Name

Tricaprin

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin,

Vegetable Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Carrier,

Conditioner,

Emollient,

Moisturizing Agent,

Solvent,

Texturizing Agent,

Viscosity Modifier

Food Ingredients Functions

Weight Management Ingredient

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Bioavailability Enhancer,

Solubilizer,

Supplement,

Weight Management Ingredient

CAS No.

621-71-6

EC No.

210-702-0

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients

Solvents & Solubilizers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Rheology Modifiers,

Solvents & Carriers,

Texturizers & Fillers

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Functional Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Cooling Effect,

Creamy Texture,

Cushioning Effect,

Dry Feel,

Emolliency,

Imparts Lubricity,

Improves Cognitive Health,

Long Lasting,

Luxurious Skin-Feel,

Moisturizing,

Non-Greasy Feel,

Non-Oily Feel,

Occlusive,

Outstanding Skin feel,

Pleasant Feel,

Powdery Feel,

Refatting,

Sheen,

Silky Feel,

Soft Feel,

Solvency,

Substantivity,

Texturizing,

Versatile Sensory Modifier,

Viscosity Boosting,

Water Repellency,

Waterproof

Benefit Claims (Health)

Improves Cognitive Health,

Weight Management

Labeling Claims

Clean Label,

Halal,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Plant-Based

Product Highlights

Processing Aids

• Direct-compression, free-fraction tablet lubricants which reduce ejection force but allow for faster disintegration times than surface spreading lubricants
• Soft gel lubricants which allow for less washing and ease of capsule printing
• Binder excipients for hot melt granulation and extrusion

Lipid Nanoparticle Delivery Systems

• Functional lipids for the development of solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipids

Permeation Enhancement

• Functional lipids which can increase the permeation of BCS Class III and BCS Class IV actives
• Increase permeation of polar molecules with functional groups which are ionized at biological pH
• Increase permeation of actives affected by PGP mediated efflux

Encapsulation

• Formulation of functional multi-particulates
• Use in both matrix and encapsulated multi-particulates
• Employ in both congealing and molten fluid bed unit operations

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition,

Healthcare & Pharma,

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Color Cosmetics,

Skin Care,

Treatment Products

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Sports Drinks

Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions

Oral,

Topical

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Functional Foods,

Nutraceuticals & Supplements,

Sports Nutrition

Application Format

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Stick

Dosage Form

Capsules,

Soft Gels,

Tablets

Color Cosmetic Applications

Lip Care Products,

Lipstick

Food & Nutrition Applications

Functional Foods,

Nutraceuticals,

Sports Drinks,

Sports Nutrition

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Make Up Remover

Use Level

0.5 - 10.0%

Applications

• Emollient
• Texture and Sheen Enhancer
• Lipstick and lip treatment products.
• Dietary supplements
• Beverages
• Powders

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Appearance

White to pale yellow/Solid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
HLB (required)	9	—	—
Melting Point of Solid	31 - 34	°C	—

Fatty Acid Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Caprylic (C8) Fatty Acid Content	max. 1	%	—
Capric (C10) Fatty Acid Content	98	%	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 0.1	mg KOH/g	¹AOCS Cd 3d-63
Color	max. 100	APHA	AOCS Cc 13j-97
Moisture Content	max. 0.1	%	AOCS Ca 2e-84 (Karl Fischer)
Saponification Value	295 - 315	mg KOH/g	AOCS Cd 3-25

Note

¹AOCS: American Oil Chemists’ Society

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

BRC Certified,

GFSI Certified,

Halal,

ISO 14001,

ISO 9001,

Kosher,

cGMP

Regulatory

Medium-chain triglycerides are common food ingredients. The medium-chain triglycerides are permitted for food uses per previously submitted intended uses and levels.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums,

Totes (IBC)

Standard Packaging

• 425 lb (192.8 kg) Drum
• 50 lb (22.7 kg) HDPE Container

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

36 months

Recommended Storage and Handling

• Retest/requalify 36 months from date of manufacture.
• Store in a dry location at ambient temperature (about68-77°F).