Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
Light weight ester, commonly used in sunscreen formulas. Can help dissolve UV Filter ingredients well.
Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate is a lightweight ester commonly used in sunscreen formulas. Can help dissolve UV Filter ingredients well.
Usage: Use in any recipe.
Mixing method: Mix together with the oil.
Usage rate: 1-100%
Product appearance: clear liquid
Solubility: soluble in oils, organic solvents.
Storage: Can be stored at room temperature. But close the bottle cap tightly. Then completely protected from sunlight or heat. The product has a minimum shelf life of 2 years.
INCI Name : Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
- Room (25-40C)
- 36 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.10% - 100.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into oil phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 0.00 - 0.00
- Soluble in Oil
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Acid value | ≤0.1 mg KOH/g |
| Saponification value | 315–340 mg KOH/g |
| Iodine value | ≤0.5 g I/100g |
| Peroxide value | ≤1.0 meq O₂/kg |
| Moisture | ≤0.1% |
| Hydroxyl value | ≤10 mg KOH/g |
| Fatty acid C06 | ≤2% |
| Fatty acid C08 | 50–80% |
| Fatty acid C10 | 20–50% |
| Fatty acid C12 | ≤3% |
| Fatty acid C14 | ≤1% |