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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate,

Coconut Alkanes

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Emollient

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Aesthethic Enhancement,

Compatibility,

Emolliency,

Improved Texture,

Smooth Feel

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Plant-Based,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Performance

• Coconut Alkanes is volatile, naturally derived vegetable alkane from renewable sources.
• Non polar emollient with smooth skin feel.
• Attractive volatility profile for those looking to replace D5 Cyclopentasiloxane.
• Lower emulsifier requirement results in improved texture and less irritation profile.
• Excellent compatibility with silicones resulting in improved esthetics.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Leave On

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products

Formulations

• Can be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and anhydrous systems.
  • Applications include (but are not limited to) skincare, color cosmetic, sun care, AP/Deo and hair care formulations
• Compatible with a variety of oils.
• Add to the oil phase of all emulsion types.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Clear colorless liquid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	30.0	APHA	—
Acid Value	max. 0.30	—	—
Flash Point	65 - 75	°C	—
Density (at 20°C)	0.750 - 0.770	—	—
Refractive Index (at 25°C)	1.418 - 1.426	—	—

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums,

Pails

Packaging Information

• 15kg pail and 150kg drum.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

2 years