Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 52623-82-2
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Topical gels
- Carrier
- Solvent
- Creams
- Solubilization
- Lotions
- Transdermal
- Bioavailability enhancer
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Slightly yellowish liquid
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Miscible in
- 95% Ethanol, Liquid Paraffin
- Typical Properties
- Fatty Acid Composition
- Elemental Impurities
- Specifications
- Fatty Alcohol Composition
- Note
1EP: European Pharmacopeia
For Elemental Impurities - Data obtained for the sample was below the listed initial-results ranges levels. Initial-results ranges data are for informational purposes only and do not constitute specifications. Testing is expected to continue on a periodic basis for the material, however, the frequency is to be determined
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Freezing Point | max. 15 | °C | — |
| Refractive Index | approx. 1.445 | — | — |
| Relative Density | approx. 0.86 | — | — |
| Viscosity (at 20°C) | approx. 11 | mPa.s | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Capric Acid | 20.0 - 50.0 | % | EP |
| Caproic Acid | max. 2.0 | % | EP |
| Caprylic Acid | 50.0 - 80.0 | % | EP |
| Lauric Acid | max. 3.0 | % | EP |
| Myristic Acid | max. 2.0 | % | EP |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Arsenic Content | max. 0.2 | μg/g | — |
| Cadmium Content | max. 0.2 | μg/g | — |
| Cobalt Content | max. 1 | μg/g | — |
| Lead Content | max. 0.4 | μg/g | — |
| Mercury Content | max. 0.3 | μg/g | — |
| Nickel Content | max. 2 | μg/g | — |
| Vanadium Content | max. 1 | μg/g | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 0.5 | mg KOH/g | EP |
| Hydroxyl Value | max. 5.0 | mg KOH/g | EP |
| Identification Tests | Pass | — | EP |
| Iodine Value | max. 1 | cg I2/g | EP |
| Saponification Value | 160 - 173 | mg KOH/g | EP |
| Total Ash | max. 0.1 | % | EP |
| Water Content | max. 0.1 | % | EP (Karl Fischer) |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Capric Alcohol | max. 3.0 | % | EP |
| Cetyl Alcohol | 6.0 - 13.0 | % | EP |
| Lauryl Alcohol | 48.0 - 63.0 | % | EP |
| Myristyl Alcohol | 18.0 - 27.0 | % | EP |
| Stearyl Alcohol | 9.0 - 16.0 | % | EP |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Grade
- Regulatory
Meets the requirements of current EP Monograph for Cocoyl Caprylocaprate
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
- Standard Packaging
- 386 lb (175 kg) Steel drum
- 50 lb (22.7 kg)HDPE Jerrican
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Recommended Storage and Handling
- Store in dry location at ambient temperature
- Retest/requalify 24 months from date of manufacture