Glyceryl Caprylate

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INCI name

  • GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE,

Alternative names

  • Octansäuremonoglycerid,
  • Glyceril Caprylate,

Origin

  • synthetic,

Definition

  • Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol,

INCI function

  • emulsifying,
  • emollient,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • promotes the formation of intimate mixtures of immiscible liquids by changing their interfacial tension
  • makes the skin supple and smoothes it
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics
  • lipid-replenishing

CAS-No.

  • 26402-26-6,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 247-668-1,

Studies, literature and statements

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 227

Effect: smoothing, moisturizing. Cosmetic application: fat component, emulsifier.

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