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What Is Caprylic Capric Triglyceride?

2026-06-04

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride CAS 94109-09-8
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride CAS 65381-09-1

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a clear to pale yellow oil that feels really fresh and has no smell, and people get it from palm or coconut oil. They get it out through a process called thermal fractionation. Since it works well with human skin, it's good for people who have oily skin, and it won't clog your pores. Its texture isn't greasy at all, and when you add it to creams or lotions, it makes them easier to spread out, gives lubrication, and makes your skin feel softer. It also has some properties that can filter UV light too.
Caprylic/capric triglyceride doesn't break down easily, and you can keep it for over six months after you open it, as long as you store it in the right conditions. Like keeping it in cool places and not letting direct sunlight hit it.

Technical Performance Metrics

Appearance (25°C)

Colorless or pale yellow transparent oily liquid

Relative Density (25°C)

0.920~0.960

Color (Hazen)

≤50

Iodine Value

≤0.5

Saponification Value

325.0 ~ 345.0

Refractive Index (25°C)

1.4400~1.4510

Acid Value, mgKOH/g

≤0.10

 

Characteristics

Caprylic/capric triglyceride is a man-made ester that gives good lubrication and leaves a non-greasy, nice feeling on the skin; people can use it to cut down how greasy oily substances get.

Caprylic/capric triglyceride gets absorbed by skin really easily, and it helps a lot to keep cosmetic formulations uniform and smooth. It also leaves the skin feeling soft and looking glowing. It can work as a moisturizing base, a stabilizer, an antifreeze agent, and also an emulsifier.

What Is Caprylic Capric Triglyceride Used for?

Caprylic/capric triglyceride gets used a lot in many common cosmetic products: sunscreens, everyday face and body creams and lotions, after-sun care products, hair styling oils and creams, products that make hair shiny, soft, and simpler to comb through, bath oils, skin care oils and serums, facial cleansers, baby skin care items, and also makeup creams, sticks, and some medicated products. It leaves skin feeling smooth and looking bright, helps nutrients get absorbed into skin, and also helps cosmetic mixtures get an even, fine texture that works well.

1. It is a high-purity oil that comes from reacting caprylic/capric acids with glycerin through esterification. It works well with human skin, fits people who have oily skin, and it won't clog your pores.

2. When you mix this into creams or even lotions, it makes the product easier to spread out, it gives skin a smoother and softer feeling, and it can also help block UV rays too.

3. It can spread really easily, and it leaves your skin feeling smooth and looking bright.

4. It works as a base material you can use for moisturizing ingredients, and it also acts as a stabilizer for cosmetics, plus an antifreeze additive and emulsifier.

Is Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Safe for Skin?

Caprylic/capric triglyceride is generally harmless to the skin:
1. It moisturizes the skin without causing damage: Caprylic/capric triglyceride leaves the skin smooth and radiant and is harmless in most cases.
2. They do not clog pores and are suitable for oily skin: Caprylic/capric triglycerides do not clog pores and can be used by those with oily skin.
3. Be mindful of storage duration and potential allergic reactions: Once opened, caprylic/capric triglycerides should be stored at a low temperature. Individuals with skin allergies should consult a medical professional before use. Apply sunscreen when going outdoors. Avoid spicy foods.

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