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CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE PEG-4 ESTERS

Definition

Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl, reaction products with polyethylene glycol (4 mol EO average molar ratio)

Cosmetic roles

Surfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name トリ(カプリル酸/カプリン酸)グリセリルPEG-4エステルズ: 本品は、トリ(カプリル酸/カプリン酸)グリセリル(*)とPEG-4(*)をエステル交換反応して得られるものである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE PEG-4 ESTERSINCI카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드피이지-4에스터Korean label name (MFDS standard)トリ(カプリル酸/カプリン酸)グリセリルPEG-4エステルズJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
246864-39-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID001014179

What products actually use it for

What the 5 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner2
  • Emulsifier2
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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