Captex® 170

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Esters

INCI Name

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Non-Animal Origin,

Plant Origin,

Vegetable Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Carrier,

Conditioner,

Dispersant,

Emollient,

Film Former,

Plasticizer,

Solubilizer,

Solvent,

Viscosity Modifier

EINECS No.

306-082-7

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,

Film Formers,

Rheology Modifiers,

Solvents & Carriers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Cushioning Effect,

Dispersing,

Dry Feel,

Emolliency,

Enhanced Slip,

Excellent Stability,

Hair Repair,

Low Viscosity,

Lubricating,

Occlusive,

Outstanding Skin feel,

Powdery Feel,

Refatting,

Solubilizing,

Solvency,

Substantivity,

Versatile Sensory Modifier,

Viscosity Boosting

Labeling Claims

Aflatoxin-free,

Allergen-free,

BSE-free,

CMR Substances-free,

Clean at Sephora,

Conflict minerals-free,

Credo Clean Standard,

Dioxin-free,

Ethylene Oxide-free,

Gluten-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

Melamine-free,

Metal-free,

Mycotoxins-free,

Nanomaterials-free,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Not Listed In California Proposition 65,

Not Tested on Animals,

PAH-free,

Pesticide-free,

Phthalates-free,

Plant-Based,

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)-free,

Sustainable,

TSE-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty,

Vegan,

Vegetarian

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo,

Bath & Shower,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Nail Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care,

Treatment Products

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Roll On,

Stick

Hair Care Applications

Hair Treatment & Repair

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Make Up Remover

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products

Applications

• Deodorant sticks (gel and topical)
• Creams and lotions

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Slightly yellowish liquid

Insoluble in

Water

Miscible in

95% Ethanol, Liquid Paraffin

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Viscosity (at 20°C)	approx. 11	mPa.s	—
Freezing Point	max. 15	°C	—
Refractive Index	approx. 1.445	—	—
Relative Density	approx. 0.86	—	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 0.5	mg KOH/g	AOCS Cd 3d-63
Hydroxyl Value	max. 5.0	mg KOH/g	AOCS Cd 13-60
Iodine Value	max. 1.0	cg I2/g	2NF
Saponification Value	160 - 173	mg KOH/g	AOCS Cd 3a-94
Water Content	max. 0.1	%	AOCS Ca 2e-84

Note

¹AOCS American Oil Chemists’ Society

²USP/NF United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

BRC Certified,

FDA Compliant,

GFSI Certified,

Halal,

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP),

ISO 14001,

ISO 9001,

Kosher,

RoHS Compliant,

cGMP

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Packaging Type

Drums,

Pails

Regional Availability

• Europe
• North America

Standard Package

Steel Drum or Plastic Pail

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 months

Recommended Storage and Handling

• Retest and re-qualify 24 months from date of manufacture.
• Store in a dry location at ambient temperature.