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Trivent™ OC-G

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Trivent OC-G is a saturated triglyceride of short chain fatty acid. It is a highly refined, extremely stable ester possessing unusual properties of lubricity and emolliency. It is non-oily, light in color, has a low odor and possesses a very low viscosity yet results in a silky "feel" on the skin. This product has a low level of skin irritation and is suggested as a carrier, a co-solvent or coupling agent and as an emollient in cream and lotion formulas.

INCI Name: Tricaprylin

Functions: Carrier, Coupling Agent, Emollient

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Emolliency, Imparts Lubricity, Low-Irritation, Penetrating, Silky Feel

Synonyms: Caprylin, Glycerin Tricaprylate, Glycerol Trioctanoin, Octanoic Acid Triglyceride, Tricaprylin, Tricapryloylglycerol, Tricaprylyl Glycerin, Trioctanoylglyceride

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
538-23-8
EC No.
208-686-5

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Recommended Uses & Known Applications

Trivent OC-G is a saturated triglyceride of short chain fatty acid. It is a highly refined, extremely stable ester possessing unusual properties of lubricity and emolliency. It is nonoily, light in color, has a low odor and possesses a very low viscosity yet results in a silky “feel” on the skin. Trivent OC-G forms a thin layer on the skin and penetrates readily without leaving a fatty, tacky feeling. It has a low level of skin irritation. It is suggested as a carrier, a co-solvent or coupling agent and as an emollient in cream and lotion formulas.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear Liquid
Odor
Mild Typical Odor
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value (as Octanoic)0.5
Flash Point (COC)min. 180°C
Free Acid as Octanoic (Mol. wt. 144)0.2%
Freeze Pointmax. 10°C
Molecular Weight (Average)470.0
Pounds per Gallon (at 25°C)7.9
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.443
Saponification Value360.0mg KOH/g
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.95