TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB: Next-Generation Natural Emollient for Modern Clean Formulations
TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB (INCI: Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate) is a multifunctional, naturally derived emollient developed by Evonik for the creation of high-performance, eco-friendly, and well-tolerated cosmetic products. With a high HLB value (~14), this ingredient serves as a powerful solubilizer, co-emulsifier, and mild cleansing booster for oil-in-water emulsions and transparent systems such as micellar waters, gels, and intimate hygiene products.
Produced from renewable sources and certified RSPO (Mass Balance), TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB supports clean beauty concepts and formulations that comply with vegan, sustainable, and natural claims. It offers excellent solubilizing power for lipophilic actives, fragrances, and essential oils, without causing irritation or compromising skin barrier function.
Key Benefits of TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB
• 100% natural origin, PEG-free, ethoxylate-free, silicone-free
• Boosts transparency and emulsification in water-based systems
• Mild on skin and mucosa, ideal for sensitive applications
• Biodegradable, environmentally safe, RSPO MB certified
• Enhances texture and softness in cleansing systems
• No heating required during formulation, disperses easily in water
• Suitable for pH ranges from 5.0 to 8.0
Application Fields
• Micellar waters and toner sprays
• Intimate hygiene gels
• Baby and teen care
• Oil-to-milk transforming cleansers
• Transparent facial cleansers and emulsions
• Prebiotic and sensitive-skin formulations
Formulation: Micellar Water with Herbal Extracts
Purified Water — 88.7%
TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB — 4.0%
Propanediol — 3.0%
Glycerin — 2.0%
Witch Hazel Extract — 0.7%
Aloe Vera Extract — 0.5%
Panthenol — 0.5%
Preservative (Dermosoft 1388) — 0.3%
Final pH — 5.2
This gentle micellar water removes makeup and impurities without irritation and is suitable for face, lips, and eyes.
Formulation: Bath Oil That Emulsifies Upon Contact with Water
TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB — 20.0%
Isoamyl Laurate — 30.0%
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride — 25.0%
Avocado Oil — 15.0%
CO2 Calendula Extract — 0.5%
Natural Fragrance — 0.5%
Amipreserve™ — 0.5%
Tocopherol — 0.5%
The formulation forms a silky milk in water and leaves skin soft, hydrated, and non-greasy.
Formulation: Gentle Intimate Gel with Prebiotics
Aqua — 60.0%
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate — 8.0%
Cocamidopropyl Betaine — 10.0%
TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB — 6.0%
Glycerin — 3.0%
Betaine — 1.5%
Mallow Extract — 1.0%
Inulin (Prebiotic) — 0.7%
Preservative (Dermosoft GMCY) — 0.8%
pH adjusted to 4.5–5.0
This gentle gel supports skin’s microbiome while offering soft cleansing for daily use.
TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB opens the door to modern, minimalist, and highly functional cosmetic products. Whether for transparent micellar systems, mild cleansers, or sensorial emulsions, it provides formulators with an eco-responsible and effective solution in line with global clean beauty expectations.