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SustOleo™ MCT

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SustOleo™ MCT is a non-palm medium chain triglyceride. It is a non-palm, 100% natural medium chain triglyceride (MCT) sustainably derived from castor oil and coconut oil. It is a non-greasy, clear, and odorless natural emollient with an elegant after-feel and medium spreading profile.

INCI Name: Triheptanoin

Functions: Dispersant, Solvent, Structuring Agent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, Palm Oil-free, Palm free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, NSF Approved, Organic Certified

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
620-67-7
EC No.
210-647-2
Chemical Structure

SustOleo™ MCT has ideal chain length distribution for optimized skin feel. It is made of Three equal, 7 carbon chains.

SustOleo™ MCT - Chemical Structure

Primary Feedstocks
  • Coconut
  • Castor

Features & Benefits

Product Features & Benefits
  • Solvent properties for UV filters
  • Pigment dispersing emollient
  • Replace mineral oils and liquid silicones
  • Fast spreading
  • Moderate-to-low gloss

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Sun Care Applications
Use Level
max. 100%
Product Applications

Suitable for all applications.

Instruction for Use

Add to oil phase, can be used in hot or cold process

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Natural Origin Index1.0
Biobased Content100.0%

Regulatory & Compliance

Standards & Certifications
  • USDA Certified Biobased Content
  • Readily Biodegradable
  • COSMOS Approved
  • NATRUE Approved
  • NSF/ANSI 305 Approved
  • Clean Beauty Preferred
  • Non-palm Derived
  • China IECIC Listed
  • Halal Certified
  • Vegan & Cruelty-free
  • Kosher Compliant

Technical Details & Test Data

Science Behind

SustOleo™ MCT is a medium chain triglyceride, with a unique sensory profile compared to caprylic/capric triglyceride (CCT) due to to its carbon chain length distribution.

SustOleo™ MCT Sensory Profile

SustOleo™ MCT - Sustoleo™ Mct Sensory Profile

Choosing a Biodiverse Sensory Emollient
  SustOleo™ DCS Sustoleo™ MCT
Sensory More Powdery More Silky
Absorption Quicker Slower
Spreading Faster Slower
Polarity Higher Lower
SustOleo™ MCT and CCT Comparison

SustOleo™ MCT has a Similar Sensory Profile to CCT

SustOleo™ MCT - Sustoleo™ Mct And Cct Comparison

 

SustOleo™ MCT and CCT have Comparable Performance in Inorganic Pigment Dispersions

SustOleo™ MCT - Sustoleo™ Mct And Cct Comparison - 1