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Cetiol® C 5C is a fast-spreading emollient that is designed as a good alternative to volatile silicones like cyclomethicone with the same light, silky feel. Clear, colorless, and skin-friendly, it supports the incorporation of powders and enhances the solubility of crystalline UV filters. It is approved by COSMOS, NATURE, ECOCERT, BDIH, and NPA, and is biodegradable and 100% derived from natural, renewable feedstocks.

INCI Name: Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Functions: Emollient

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

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

Benefit Claims: After-Sun Repair, Cleansing, Conditioning, Emolliency, Light Feel, Self-Tanning, Sensory Enhancement, Silky Feel, Skin-Friendly, Solubilizing, Spreadability, Sun Protection

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Producer Product Number
30583738

Features & Benefits

Product Benefits
  • 100% derived from natural, renewable feedstocks.
  • Approved by COSMOS, NATRUE, ECOCERT, BDIH and NPA.
  • Readily biodegradable.
  • Silicone alternative.

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Sun Care Applications
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
Recommended Uses

Fast spreading emollient for Personal Care applications, especially suitable as an alternative to volatile silicones like cyclomethicone.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Sensorial Profile of Cetiol C 5C vs Cyclomethicone

Cetiol® C 5C - Sensorial Profile of Cetiol C 5C Vs Cyclomethicone

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • North America
  • USA