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Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

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INCI: Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides / CAS #: 73398-61-5

Caprylic/capric
triglycerides is a lightweight emollient used in cosmetic formulations to
improve spreadability and overall formulation feel.

Key benefits

  • Improves spreadability
  • Enhances formulation texture
  • Lightweight emollient
  • Versatile across formulations

Behaviour in formulations

Caprylic/capric triglycerides integrates into oil phases and improves texture and spreadability.

Add to oil phase. Suitable for cold and heated processing.

Use level considerations

Use Rate (Min): 2.0
Use Rate (Max): 20.0

  • Leave-on: 2–20%
  • Rinse-off: 2–10%
  • Often used as a base oil

Starter Use Rate: 5–10% for most formulations

Typically used at 2–20% depending on formulation type.

Formulation summary

  • Lightweight emollient and carrier oil
  • Improves spreadability and texture
  • Enhances stability of oil phase
  • Suitable for emulsions and anhydrous systems

Quality notes

High-purity cosmetic grade caprylic/capric triglycerides with verified assay (99.67%) and stable oxidative profile, supporting consistent formulation performance.

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