dermosoft^® GMCY MB

dermosoft® GMCY MB consists of the 100% plant derived, single ingredient Glyceryl Caprylate. This multifunctional wetting agent provides moisturizing properties and is suitable for many cosmetic applications. It has a co-emulsifying effect in emulsions, solubilisates and pigment dispersions. Besides this multitude of cosmetic functions, the material also shows strong antimicrobial activity.

INCI in Chinese

甘油辛酸酯

INCI

Glyceryl Caprylate

Physical properties

State: waxy solid (at 20° C)

Color: white

Benefits at a glance

-100% naturally derived, ECOCERT/COSMOS approved and compliant with other standards for natural cosmetic

-Wetting and co-emulsifying: Due to an amphiphilic structure, it lowers the surface tension between oil- and water phase, building smaller droplets and lowering the energy demand during the emulsification process

-Improves solubility and self-emulsification properties in oil based/water free products like bath oils

-Antimicrobial activity，Good skin compatibility

-Easy to handle: addition to the oil phase or water phase possible

-Processable at lower temperatures (melting point 35°C)，Recommended pH range: 4.0 – 7.0

Suggested usage concentration

Emulsions：0.3-0.7%

Surfactant based products：0.3-1.0%

Special Oil Based Rinse off products：Up to 5.0%

Application

Skin care and cleaning products

Storage conditions

Sealed container, room temperature storage