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Cetiol® C5 is a naturally based, light emollient for skin care applications. It is approved by natural certifications around the world. It is a fast-spreading emollient with a pleasant, dry skin feel. Cetiol® C 5 is particularly designed to offer a good alternative to volatile silicones like cyclomethicones. It works well in face and body care applications as well as wipes, hair care, and sun care.

INCI Name: Coco-Caprylate

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Functions: Emollient

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, From Renewable Resources, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-Irritant, Organic, Silicone-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: BDIH Standard, COSMOS, ECOCERT, Organic Certified, REACH (Europe)

Benefit Claims: After-Sun Repair, Anti-Aging, Cleansing, Compatibility, Conditioning, Dry Feel, Emolliency, Emulsifying, Hair Growth Stimulation, Moisturizing, Pleasant Feel, Scalp Protection Effect, Self-Tanning, Specific Sensory Performance, Spreadability, Sun Protection

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Producer Product Number
30538241

Features & Benefits

Key Benefits
  • Excellent substitution for silicones in personal care applications
  • Easy to emulsify
  • Cyclomethicone-like feel
Sustainability Benefits

100% renewable-based, readily biodegradable, suitable for alternative concepts for silicone.

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Sun Care Applications
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
Recommended Uses

Fast spreading emollient for Personal Care applications, especially suitable as an alternative to volatile silicones like cyclomethicone.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Sensorial Profile of Cetiol C5 vs Cyclomethicone

Cetiol® C5 - Sensorial Profile of Cetiol C5 Vs Cyclomethicone

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • North America
  • USA