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Cetiol® CC is an innovative, fast-spreading, dry emollient that can significantly improve the sensory performance of the final formulation. Its ability to dissolve crystalline UV filters and disperse pigments makes it particularly suitable for sun care products. Cetiol® CC is also suitable for use in aerosols, as it effectively dissolves perfume and propellants, with applications specifically including body care, face care, antiperspirants/deodorants, baby care and sun care.

INCI Name: Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Functions: Emollient

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, From Renewable Resources, Low VOC, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: BDIH Standard, COSMOS, ECOCERT, NPA Certified, Organic Certified, RSPO MassBalance Certified

Benefit Claims: After-Sun Repair, Anti-Aging, Cleansing, Compatibility, Conditioning, Dissolves Easily, Dry Feel, Emolliency, Emulsifying, Improves Dispersion, SPF Enhancement, Self-Tanning, Solubilizing, Spreadability, Sun Protection, Superior Skin Feel

Synonyms: Carbonic Acid, Dioctyl Ester, Dioctyl Carbonate

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Producer Product Number
30527869

Features & Benefits

Sustainability Benefits
  • >70% derived from renewable feedstocks
  • Silicone alternative
  • Readily biodegradable
  • Allows low VOC formulations
  • RSPO MB (Mass Balance) grade available

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Hair Care Applications
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
Recommended Uses

Fast spreading emollient for all cosmetic applications with a velvet, dry skin feel, especially suitable for suncare formulations due to outstanding solubilizing capacities for crystalline UV-filters.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

The Multifunctional Dry Emollient

Consumers want an enjoyable skinfeel coupled with environmental responsibility in all their personal care products. Cetiol® CC creates a pleasantly dry and velvety sensation in applications as diverse as skincare products, sunscreens, antiperspirants or hair care products. Derived 70% from natural, renewable feedstocks, the fast-spreading emollient is an excellent alternative to silicones. It offers good solubility for crystalline UV filters and dispersing performance for pigments as well as excellent perfume and propellant solubility and even good makeup removing efficacy.

Solubility of crystalline UV filters at 25°C

Cetiol® CC - The Multifunctional Dry Emollient

Make-up Remover Efficacy

Cetiol® CC - The Multifunctional Dry Emollient - 1

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • North America
  • USA