A diester of isosorbide and caprylic and capric acids, used as a plasticiser.
What it is
Isosorbide dicaprylate/caprate is the diester of isosorbide, a sugar-derived diol obtained from sorbitol, and a mixture of caprylic and capric acids. CosIng lists it as a plasticiser.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products in which it serves as a plasticiser.
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 show the ratio of caprylic to capric acid.
Functions
- Plasticiser
- Softening and making supple synthetic polumers that otherwise could not be easily deformed, spread or worked out.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.