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STEPAN-MILD® GCC

STEPAN-MILD® GCC is an ester that combines thickening, foam enhancement, and solubilizing properties. Formulated in various personal care products like shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, and skin creams, it stands out as mild, peg, eo/po, and nitrogen-free. It fits into cold mix formulations and aligns with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and cleangredients listing. An rspo mass balance-certified version is also available.

Brand: STEPAN-MILD (12 products)

INCI Name: Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate

Functions: Co-Emulsifier, Emollient, Foam Booster, Sensory Additive, Solubilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Cruelty-Free, Environmentally Friendly, Ethylene Oxide-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Nitrogen-free, Organic, PO-free, Plant-Based, Preservative-free, Sulfate-free, Sustainable

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, EU Ecolabel, ISO 16128, Kosher, RSPO MassBalance Certified, Safer Choice

HLB Value: 4.8

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Co-Emulsifier,
Emollient,
Foam Booster,
Sensory Additive,
Solubilizer,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Rheology Modifiers,
Sensory Modifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Blends & Other Cleansers
Chemical Structure

STEPAN-MILD® GCC - Chemical Structure

n = 57% C6H12, 43% C8H16

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Anti-Irritant,
Emolliency,
Emulsifying,
Foam Enhancement,
Mild,
Moisturizing,
Non-Sensitizing,
Outstanding Skin feel,
Refatting,
Soft Feel,
Solubilizing,
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims
Bio-based,
Biodegradable,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Cruelty-Free,
Environmentally Friendly,
Ethylene Oxide-free,
Natural,
Naturally Derived,
Nitrogen-free,
Organic,
PO-free,
Plant-Based,
Preservative-free,
Sulfate-free,
Sustainable
HII Features
Foam Enhancement
Functional Properties
  • Thickener
  • Foam enhancer
  • Co-emulsifier
  • Reported Re-fatting agent
  • Solubilizing agent
  • Meets direct release screen
  • Structuring agent
Product Features & Benefits
  • Soft, moisturized feel
  • Enhances foam volume and feel
  • 100% Bio-based from vegetable feedstock
  • Food-grade thickener
  • Able to produce structured liquid systems
  • Can be incorporated at any formulation step
  • Feedstock is Fatty acid, glycerin
  • Nonionic in nature
Biodegradability

Product is biodegradable.

Key Attributes in Personal Care Applications
  • Safe- mild, non-sensitizing and non-irritating to eyes and skin
  • PEG and EO/PO-free- No 1,4 dioxane
  • Nitrogen-Free- No nitrosamines
  • Can be incorporated in cold mix at any step of the process
  • Good processability- shows no gelation

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Baby Care,
Bath & Shower,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care,
Treatment Products
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
Application Format
Balm,
Bar,
Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Masks,
Oil,
Rinse Off,
Stick
Bath & Shower Applications
Bar Soaps,
Body Wash,
Bubble Bath,
Shower Gels
Color Cosmetic Applications
Lip Balm,
Lip Scrub,
Lipstick
Hair Care Applications
Anti-Dandruff Products,
Hair Conditioner,
Hair Creams,
Hair Masks,
Hair Oil,
Hair Styling Products,
Hair Treatment & Repair,
Scalp Scrub,
Shampoos & Rinses
Personal Hygiene Applications
Hand Soap,
Liquid Hand Soap
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream,
Body Lotion,
Facial Cleanser,
Hand Cream,
Massage Products
Sun Care Applications
After Sun Products
Treatment Product Applications
Anti-Dandruff Products
End Product Uses
  • Shampoos
  • Body washes
  • Liquid soaps
  • Facial cleansers
  • Skin creams and lotions

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid,
Semi-solid
Appearance
pale yellow liquid to white semi solid
Odor
Fatty
Dispersible in
Water
Soluble in
Propylene Glycol (at 10% w/v)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives Content100%-
Acid Value1.0mg KOH/gm
Density0.992g/ml-
Flash Pointmin. 94°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Free glycerol1.3%-
Iodine Value0.05Wijs
Melting Point24 - 30°C-
Saponification Value276mg KOH/gm-
Viscosity (at 100°F)37cSt-
HLB4.8--
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
COSMOS,
ECOCERT,
EU Ecolabel,
ISO 16128,
Kosher,
RSPO MassBalance Certified,
Safer Choice
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan)
Clearances
  • STEPAN-MILD GCC is exempt from the U.S. TSCA Inventory when used solely as a Cosmetic Ingredient. STEPAN-MILD GCC is approved for use in Canada in personal care and cosmetic applications only.
  • STEPAN-MILD GCC meets the U.S. EPA Safe Choice Program’s surfactant screen.
  • STEPAN-MILD GCC is Kosher Certified. Affirmed GRAS – permitted as additive in food and nutritional products.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums
Standard Packaging

STEPAN-MILD GCC is available in 55-gallon drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling

Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPAN-MILD GCC. Recommended storage temperature is 65 °F to 90 °F (18 °C to 32 °C). Avoid prolonged storage above 90 °F (32 °C).