Sourcing and Technical Specifications
Caprylic capric triglycerides are produced by esterification of coconut oil fatty acids with glycerin, resulting in a light oily liquid with neutral sensory profile and high oxidative stability. The material originates from France and arrives in convenient 10 g packs suitable for sampling and small-batch testing. Botanical Extracts section provides compatible carriers that help formulators build balanced lipid systems for various applications across multiple industries.
Key Properties for Industrial Use
The ingredient offers low viscosity and full compatibility with most lipids, serving as an effective solvent for pigments, titanium dioxide and concentrated actives without modifying their original characteristics. In oil phases it reduces density of heavier plant oils, improving final texture and sensory feel while maintaining excellent spreadability. Natural raw material remains stable up to 60 degrees and often needs no extra antioxidants in small volumes due to inherent resistance to oxidation processes.
Applications Across Cosmetics, Supplements and Food
Manufacturers employ the product in serums, body oils, hair treatments, lip balms and decorative cosmetics where it acts as diluent and carrier for active ingredients. Supplement and food factories source the raw material for dietary supplements and functional food items such as beverages and confectionery, purchasing wholesale or retail lots worldwide, combining with Liquid Extracts to create complex blends that meet diverse formulation needs in global markets.
Recommended Input Levels and Processing
Add exclusively to the oil phase at temperatures from ambient to 60 degrees because the component dissolves only in lipids and does not mix with water or alcohol. Suggested percentages range from 2-10% in emulsions, 1-5% in shampoos, 50-100% in anhydrous serums, 5-90% in massage oils and up to 20% in lip care formulas, offering flexibility for child-use cosmetics up to 50% without compromising product performance or safety profiles.
Sample Supplement-Grade Blend
Caprylic capric triglycerides 6 g, Caprylic Capric Triglycerides 30 g for scale-up, medium-chain triglyceride concentrate 3 g, tocopherol 0,4 g. Blend at room temperature until uniform and then encapsulate or bottle as an MCT oil base for further processing in larger production runs or specialized applications.
Storage Guidelines
Keep in a cool dry place protected from light in sealed containers to maintain quality until October 2028. Small pack sizes prove especially practical for testing recipes before committing to larger industrial quantities and allow precise evaluation of compatibility with other raw materials.
Frequently asked questions
Is the material suitable for oral supplement capsules?
Yes, it serves as a reliable carrier for lipophilic actives in soft capsules and similar formats used by manufacturers globally.
What is the maximum level in lip care?
Up to 20% is acceptable without affecting texture or long-term stability of the finished product under normal conditions.
Does it require added antioxidants?
Only recommended for bulk storage; small batches maintain stability without additional protection measures during typical handling.