Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

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INCI name

  • COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE,

Alternative names

  • Capryl/caprinsäure Koskosfettalkohol-Ester,
  • Coco- Caprylate /Caprate,
  • Coco-Caprylate,

Origin

  • vegetable,

Definition

  • Alcohols, coco, mixed esters with octanoic and decanoic acids,

INCI function

  • emollient,

Substance category

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Characteristics

  • Well absorbed without leaving behind an oily film
  • makes the skin supple and smoothes it
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics

CAS-No.

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EINECS/EILINCS-No.

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Studies, literature and statements

Kosmetik Lexikon, page 65

Synthetically made esters with fatty alcohols from coconut fat. Thin liquid oil, effectively only slightly oily and is well distributed, well absorbed.