Colonial Monolaurin

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Glyceryl Laurate

Ingredient Origin

Plant Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Microbial Agent,

Co-Emulsifier,

Emollient

CAS No.

142-18-7, 27215-38-4

EC No.

205-526-6, 248-337-4

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Antioxidants & Preservatives,

Conditioners & Emollients,

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Emolliency,

Penetrating,

Rapid Absorption

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Dioxane-free,

Natural,

Organic,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Products Highlights

• 1,4 - Dioxane-free
• 100% naturally-derived and nontoxic
• Co-emulsifier 
• Emollient
• Antimicrobial
• Shown to inactivate bacteria, viruses and fungi/yeast

Product Background

• Provide strong self-preservation activity
• Promotes the penetration of actives through the skin
• Co-emulsifier with other surfactants
• Enhances the esthetics of formulations with excellent rub-out
• Creates superior stability in emulsions of all types

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Hand Hygiene

Application Format

Balm,

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Roll On,

Spray

AP/Deo Applications

Antiperspirants

Color Cosmetic Applications

Lip Balm

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner

Personal Hygiene Applications

Hand Sanitizers

Skin Care Applications

Body Butter,

Body Cream,

Face Cream,

Foot Moisturizer,

Hand Cream

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

• Leave-on products
• Body cream
• Body butters
• Lip balm
• Facial cream
• Stretch mark creams
• Hand sanitizers
• Roll-on antiperspirants
• Cold sore medicine  
• Foot creams

Formulations Guidelines

In formulating, eff ective use levels can range between 0.1% and 5.0%, depending upon the application. Colonial Monolaurin should be added to a formulation so that it does not receive severe heating for prolonged periods. Colonial Monolaurin can be dispersed in water and dissolved in oil.

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Odor

Characteristic

Soluble in

Water

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Capric Acid Content	max. 2	%	—
Free Glycerol Content	max. 4	%	—
Iodine Value	max. 1	cg l/g	—
Saponification Value	200-210	mgKOH/g	—
Free Fatty Acid Content	max. 1.5	%	—
Lauric Acid Content	min. 90	%	—
Melting Point	approx. 59-60	°C	—
Monoester Content	90	%	—
Myristic Acid Content	max. 8	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

COSMOS,

ECOCERT,

IECIC (China),

NPA Certified,

Organic Certified,

REACH (Europe)

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

NECI Listed (Taiwan),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

12 months

Storage and Handling

Colonial Monolaurin is shipped in sealed cartons, net weight 55 lbs (25 kgs). Colonial Monolaurin should be stored in closed containers. Shelf life is 12 months from date of manufacture