Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

A water-loving emollient that is used as a solubilizer in water-based, toner-like formulas. Solubilizers are handy helper ingredients to dissolve small amounts of oil-loving materials (such as essential oils or fragrances) into watery liquids. Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate also has some emollient properties, making the skin feel nice and smooth.

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Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Application

Personal care and cosmetics.

Uses

Can be used in concentrations of 2-10% and can be directly added to formulas. Cold or hot process

Benefits

Excellent PEG-free emulsifier, which has a HLB* of 14,5.

(*Hydrophilic-Lipophilic-Balance)

The HLB-value can be used in order to predict the scope of a surface-active substance:

• HLB-values between 0 and 3 are typical for anti-foaming products.
• HLB-values between 2 and 8 indicate a water-in-oil emulsifier (the HLB-value is most suitable between 4 and 6)
• HLB-values between 8 and 18 indicate an oil-in-water emulsifier.

Features:

• Suitable for cold & warm production processes.
• Does not increase the viscosity, but is compatible with a variety of (natural) thickeners.
• This product is liquid and does not need to be preheated which makes it easy in use.
• Functions as a self-emulsifying system in bath oils as soon as it is brought in contact with water.
• Good emollient
• “24 h moisturizing “.
• Suitable for almost all personal care products.
• Gives a good temperature stable emulsion both with warm and cold fluctuations.
• Cost effective with interesting price depending on the purchase.
• Suitable for Eco Cert. Nature, BDIH, OKO test and other natural label products.