Establishment of SOYOUNG
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Technical Specifications & Overview
High-purity Coco Caprylate/Caprate (CAS No. 95912-86-0) manufactured under strict quality controls.
What is Coco Caprylate/Caprate?
Coco Caprylate/Caprate is a natural, ultra-lightweight ester derived from coconut-sourced fatty alcohols and caprylic/capric acids. As a highly polar emollient, it exhibits an exceptionally fast spreading rate and a dry, non-greasy skin feel that closely mimics volatile silicone oils such as Cyclopentasiloxane (D5).
This 100% plant-derived ingredient is highly compatible with cosmetic oil phases, serving as a vital building block for clean beauty, eco-certified skincare, sun protection, and color cosmetic formulations.
| Parameter / Specification | Standard Value / Detail |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Coco Caprylate/Caprate |
| CAS Number | 95912-86-0 |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless, virtually odorless liquid |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | ≤ 0.1 |
| Saponification Value (mg KOH/g) | 190 - 210 |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.4430 - 1.4470 |
| Solubility | Soluble in cosmetic oils; insoluble in water |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months from manufacturing date |
Formulation Advantages & Key Applications
Why modern cosmetic formulators choose Coco Caprylate/Caprate as their primary natural emollient.
1. Silicone Alternative & Sensory Modifier
Delivers a silky, elegant skin feel with fast absorption and excellent spreadability. In "Clean Beauty" formulations, it effectively replaces Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) to eliminate heavy, greasy residues while maintaining a luxurious glide.
2. Pigment & UV Filter Dispersant
Exhibits outstanding wetting capabilities for inorganic pigments (TiO2, ZnO) and chemical UV filters. Prevents agglomeration, ensuring uniform distribution, enhanced SPF performance, and a smooth cosmetic finish.
3. Emulsion Stability & Compatibility
Unlike unstable vegetable oils, its saturated ester structure provides excellent resistance to oxidation and rancidity. It is highly compatible with a wide range of cosmetic lipids, emulsifiers, and active ingredients.
Key Application Matrix
| Application Category | Specific Formulations | Core Role & Formulation Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Facial Skincare | Moisturizers, Serums, Eye Creams, Light Lotions | Provides lightweight hydration, enhances skin elasticity, non-comedogenic. |
| Sun Care | Sunscreen Creams, Sprays, Oils | Solubilizes chemical UV filters, improves zinc/titanium dispersion, boosts water resistance. |
| Color Cosmetics | Foundations, Concealers, Lipsticks, Liquid Blushes | Improves pigment wetting, ensures uniform coverage, enhances glide and wear comfort. |
| Hair Care | Hair Oils, Leave-in Conditioners, Styling Serums | Imparts natural shine and smoothness without weighing down the hair fiber. |
| Cleansers | Cleansing Oils, Cleansing Balms | Dissolves sebum and stubborn waterproof makeup; easily emulsifies for clean rinsing. |
Development of SOYOUNG
SHENZHEN SOYOUNG TECH MATERIAL CO., LTD.After years of extensive experience in the chemical industry sector, SOYOUNG has been continuously improving and striving for excellence. Since 2015, SOYOUNG has been expanding its product line and engaging in the production and distribution of pharmacologically active substances, raw materials, and plant extracts for the pharmaceutical, food, nutrition, and cosmetics industries to provide customers with comprehensive supply services.
The company possesses over 1,000 acres of cooperative factories equipped with advanced extraction equipment and mature technology. It maintains close collaborations with universities and research institutions during product development to ensure superior product quality. Our aim is to provide customers with a comprehensive range of high-quality products.
Advantage of SOYOUNG
The SOYOUNG material factory boasts a competitive R&D team, multiple advanced production lines, and over 600 types of materials available for reference. Our strict management system coupled with well-educated talents ensures the exceptional quality of our products. Our business principle is "high quality is our obligation; excellent service is our mission," positioning us as a reliable international supplier driven by pragmatism, an international vision, high-quality products, reasonable prices, and good services.
SOYOUNG provides customized solutions with enhanced safety performance for raw materials, equipped with pre-sales & after-sales technical support systems. We conduct thorough research on whether our raw materials are suitable for use in customer formulations, and develop tailored customer service projects based on specific industry needs.
Guarantee of SOYOUNG
Quality Assurance And Timely Delivery Are The Two Pillars That Our Company Values. We spare no effort to ensure these core aspects, delivering high-quality products to end users on time.
Technical FAQ for Formulators
Expert insights into formulating with Coco Caprylate/Caprate.
Coco Caprylate/Caprate acts as a highly effective natural alternative to volatile silicones like Cyclopentasiloxane (D5). It features a very high spreading coefficient (approx. 800 mm²/10 min), which allows it to glide effortlessly across the skin. While D5 evaporates completely, Coco Caprylate/Caprate remains on the skin but leaves a dry, velvety, non-greasy film. It mimics the initial light slip and skin-softening benefits of D5 without the environmental accumulation risks associated with cyclic silicones.
As an ester, Coco Caprylate/Caprate is susceptible to hydrolysis under highly acidic or highly alkaline conditions. It is recommended to formulate within a pH range of 4.5 to 8.0. Extreme pH values outside this range can accelerate ester cleavage, leading to the formation of free fatty acids and fatty alcohols, which may compromise the emulsion's stability, odor, and sensory profile.
Coco Caprylate/Caprate is a polar ester, making it an exceptional wetting agent and dispersant for inorganic sun filters like Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It helps lower the viscosity of mineral dispersions, ensuring an even layer of particles when applied to the skin. This uniform film formation minimizes "white cast," enhances user compliance through improved skin-feel, and helps achieve reproducible, optimized SPF values.
Yes, it exhibits excellent compatibility with natural thickeners (such as Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, and Tara Gum) as well as modern synthetic polymeric emulsifiers (such as Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer). Due to its low polarity compared to pure vegetable oils, it does not easily destabilize polymeric networks, allowing formulators to easily create lightweight, stable gel-creams and fluid emulsions.
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