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Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB

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Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB is a multi-functional ester of glycerin and caprylic acid that combines excellent skin compatibility with effects against microorganisms. It is especially useful for high-quality skincare, wipes, cleansing, and hair care preparations as an antimicrobial boosting agent with re-fatting, moisturizing, and wetting properties. Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB may be used to control the growth of gram-positive and negative bacteria, yeast, and mold in products designed to be “Self-Preserving” or to boost the efficacy of traditional preservatives.

INCI Name: Glyceryl Caprylate

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Preservative, Preservative Booster

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Benefit Claims: Anti-Bacterial, Compatibility, Emolliency, Emulsifying, Good Wetting Properties, High Purity, High Quality, Mild, Moisturizing, Refatting, Self-Preserving

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Amine-free, Animal Products-free, BSE-free, CMR Substances-free, Clean at Sephora, Conflict minerals-free, Credo Clean Standard, Dioxane-free, Ethylene Oxide-free, Formaldehyde-free, Fragrance-free, GMO-free, Gluten-free, Glycol ether-free, Halal, Halogenated hydrocarbons-free, Kosher, Melamine-free, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Nitrosamines-free, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Not Tested on Animals, Organic, PAH-free, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Plant-Based, Preservative-free, Silicone-free, Solvent-free, Soy-free, Sulfate-free, Sustainable, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, VOC-free, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, GMP, Halal, IECIC (China), Kosher, Microbiome-friendly , NSF Approved, Organic Certified, REACH (Europe), RSPO MassBalance Certified, USDA BioPreferred

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CAS No.
26402-26-6
EC No.
247-668-1
Manufacturing Process

Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB is manufactured by the esterification of glycerin and caprylic acid. The ester is washed, filtered, and then packaged.

Statement of Origin
  • Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB is derived from plant-based sources.
  • Glyceryl Caprylate is derived from the esterification of caprylic acid with glycerin (both derived from either coconut oil and/or RSPO palm kernel oil, sourced from South East Asia; Malaysia/Indonesia).

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
1.25 - 1.75% w/w
Principal Uses
  • Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB is a multi-functional emollient, co-emulsifier, skin re-fatting, and antimicrobial boosting agent.
  • Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB should be incorporated in the water phase at any point during the emulsification process.
  • The antimicrobial effect of Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB may be affected by high levels of anionic surfactants and a higher use level may be required.
  • Most formulations made with Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB may not be well-suited to clear/transparent formulations, such formulations may appear hazy or translucent depending on the formula composition.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to yellow solid or clear liquid
Odor
Characteristic, Mild
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glyceryl Caprylate Content100%

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory & Compliance Status

1223/2009 Compliance

• The product complies with Annexes III, IV, V and VI, of the Cosmetic Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
• The product does not contain any substance listed in Annex II of the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, in the limit of Article 17.
• The product complies with Article 15 ("Substances classified as CMR substances") of the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.

Allergen Statement: EU Fragrance

  • The product does not contain any of the allergens listed in Annex II or III of Cosmetic Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

Allergen Statement: Food

  • The product does not contain tree nuts, peanuts, soybeans, wheat, eggs, milk, fish, or crustacean shellfish.

Animal Testing Statement

  • INOLEX has not conducted, nor commissioned, animal testing in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, Chapter V; Article 18 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on Cosmetic Products.

BSE/TSE Statement

  • The product does not contain any animal derived ingredients, thus is Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)/Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) free with respect to source, manufacture, and treatment.

California Proposition 65 Statement

  • The product is not expected to contain any contaminants or by-products known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity as listed under Proposition 65 State Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.

CITIES Statement

  • No components of the product are included on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) list.

CMR Statement

  • The product is not expected to contain C (Carcinogen), M (Mutagen), or R (Toxic for Reproduction) Substances as indicated on REACH Annex VI or in Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (categories 1A, 1B, or 2).

Conflicts Mineral statement

Based on currently available information, INOLEX does not source raw materials from Democratic Republic of the Congo and its adjoining countries. Lexgard® Natural GC70 MB does not require the use of “Conflict Minerals” in the manufacturing process. A “Conflict Mineral” is considered to be any of the following minerals or their derivatives originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the “DRC”) or any of the adjoining countries with which the DRC shares a recognized international border:

  • Tin (cassiterite)
  • Tantalum (columbite-tantalite)
  • Tungsten (Wolframite)
  • Gold

Genetic Modification Statement

  • The product does not contain genetically modified material. The starting raw materials do not intentionally include genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and no GMO materials are introduced during the manufacturing process.

Gluten-Free Statement

  • The product does not contain gluten. The starting raw materials do not contain gluten and no gluten is introduced during the manufacturing process.

HALAL Statement

Based on the review of the raw materials and manufacturing process, the product meets the following HALAL requirements:
• The product does not contain any ingredient of animal origin.
• The product does not contain ethyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol has not been used in the manufacturing process.
• The equipment used for manufacturing the product is not used for the manufacturing of products containing ingredients of animal origin.
• The product does not come in contact with any products of animal origin or products containing such ingredients.

Heavy Metals Statement

Ag As Bi Cd Cr Cu
<1 ppm <1 ppm <1 ppm <1 ppm <1 ppm <1 ppm
           
Fe Hg Mo Pb Sb Sn
<1 ppm <1 ppm <1 ppm <1 ppm <1 ppm <1 ppm

Impurites Statement

  • The following list of chemicals are not expected to be present in the INOLEX Inc family of products based on our knowledge of the starting raw materials used and the current manufacturing processes – This includes strict controls of raw materials, optimized synthesis processes for the production of new chemical entities, and the use of analytical testing to ensure the quality of the finished chemicals (though not all of the below chemicals are routinely analyzed).
  • Oxides (butylene oxide, ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, etc.)
  • Amines (melamine, nitrosamines, etc.)
  • Glycol ethers
  • Silicone
  • Dioxane
  • Formaldehyde
  • Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons
  • Halogenated compounds
  • Phthalates
  • Parabens
  • Sulfates

Please note that the above list of chemicals is not an exhaustive list

Irradiation Statement

  • The product has not been subject to irradiation of any kind during or after manufacturing, and no known irradiated ingredients are present.

Kosher Statement

Based on the review of the raw materials and the manufacturing process, the product meets the following Kosher requirements:
• The product does not contain any ingredient of animal origin.
• The equipment used for manufacturing the product is not used for the manufacturing of products containing ingredients of animal origin.
• The product does not come in contact with any products of animal origin or products containing such ingredients.
• The product does not contain the following: tree nuts, peanuts, soybeans, wheat, eggs, milk, fish, and crustacean shellfish.

Microbiological Testing Statement

  • The product is inherently resistant to microbial contamination

Nanomaterial Statement

  • Nanomaterials, in accordance with Article 16 of Cosmetic Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, are not used in the manufacturing or processing of the product and are not expected to be present.

Palm Status

  • Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB contains RSPO palm derivatives.
  • INOLEX is a member of, and supports the principles of, the Round Table for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and RSPO efforts to encourage and certify sustainable palm oil production practices. INOLEX procures goods from suppliers that are members of the RSPO in those instances when raw materials may contain palm products. INOLEX provides any product that is derived from palm as Mass Balanced.

Pesticide Statement

  • The product is not expected to contain residual pesticides. The starting raw materials are sourced from pesticide-free plants, and no pesticides are introduced during the manufacturing process.

Preservatives Statement

  • No preservatives are present in the product.

Residual Monomer Statement

  • Not applicable.

Residual Solvent Statement

  • Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB conforms with both the USP <467> and ICH Q3C residual solvent guidelines. INOLEX Inc. assures that, based raw on the raw material composition, the manufacturing, handling, and storage procedures utilized at our plant sites, there is no potential for residual solvents of class 1, 2, or 3 as mentioned in the guidelines for residual solvents (CPMP/ICH/283/95) of the European Pharmacopeia, to be present in Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB.

SVHC Statement

  • The product does not contain any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) under REACH.

VEGAN Statement

  • The product is suitable for vegans. It is derived from plant-based sources and does not contain any animal derived ingredients.

VOC Statement

The product does not meet the definition as a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) under any of the following regulations:
• 40 CFR Part 51 Section 51.100
• California Air Resources Board’s definition of reactive organic gas (ROG) or total organic gasses (TOG)
• EC Directive 1999/13/EC (Solvent Emissions Directive)
• The Swiss Federal Council (based on 35a and 35c of the Environmental Protection Act)

Regulatory Status
  Glyceryl Caprylate (CAS #: 26402-26-6)
Europe REACH Compliant
Canada Listed on NDSL
Australia Listed on AICS
Japan Complies
Korea Listed: KE-26647
China Listed on IECSC and IECIC
United States Listed on TSCA
New Zealand Listed on NZIoC
Philippines Listed on PICCS
Taiwan Listed on TSCI

Safety & Health

Toxicity Review

ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY (Public Domain – REACH Registration Dossier)

Glyceryl Caprylate (CAS #: 26402-26-6) LD50 was found to be greater than 5000 mg/kg bodyweight.

ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY (Public Domain – REACH Registration Dossier)

Glyceryl Caprylate (CAS #: 26402-26-6) LD50 > 2 000 mg/kg bw

SKIN IRRITATION (Public Domain – REACH Registration Dossier, OECD 404)

Glyceryl Caprylate (CAS #: 26402-26-6) The test substance at 20% w/w was tested on shaved rabbits in a semi-occlusive test at 24, 48, and 72 hours. The test material was found to be a mild irritant to rabbit skin. No corrosive effects were noted.

BIODEGRADATION (Public Domain – REACH Registration Dossier)

Glyceryl Caprylate (CAS #: 26402-26-6) Fatty Acid Glycerides are readily biodegradable

Storage & Handling

Storage

Storage Conditions

It is recommended that INOLEX, Inc. products be stored in unopened, original containers and be kept indoors.

Recommended Re-Evaluation Date

The recommended re-evaluation date is 36 months from the date of the previous analysis. The recommended re-evaluation date is the time-period in which the product is expected to maintain its initial physical and chemical characteristics from the Date of Manufacture as indicated on the Certificate of Analysis. The recommended re-evaluation date period will be affected by storage conditions such as temperature, humidity, and the environment of the storage area

Product Storage & Handling
  • It is recommended that normal safety precautions be employed when handling Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB.
  • Store in original, sealed containers at cool to moderate temperatures (< 35°C) indoors. If solid, heat to 45 - 50°C and mix before use.
  • Lexgard® GC70 Natural MB should not be exposed to long periods of heating or product quality could be affected.