A glycerol ester of capric acid used as an emollient.
What it is
Glyceryl caprate is the monoester of glycerol and capric acid (decanoic acid), a saturated fatty acid with ten carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, deodorants and other skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the source of the fatty acid or the proportion of mono-, di- and triesters in the commercial material.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.