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STEPAN-MILD® GCC

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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.

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, Organic Certified, RSPO MassBalance Certified, Safer Choice

HLB Value: 4.8 - 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,

Organic Certified,

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).