Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride(CCTG)

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (CCTG): –

CAS NUMBER: -73398-61-5

Capric Triglyceride (often written as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride or MCT – Medium Chain Triglycerides) is a very common emollient and carrier oil in personal care and cosmetics. It’s derived from coconut oil or palm kernel oil and is valued for its light, non-greasy feel.

🔹 Form

• Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid

• Odor: Practically odorless

• Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and many organic solvents

• Viscosity: Low → spreads easily on skin and hair

• Stability: Highly stable against oxidation (long shelf-life compared to natural oils)

🔹 Key Properties

• Emollient: Leaves skin soft, smooth, and non-greasy

• Skin-conditioning agent: Improves barrier function, prevents moisture loss

• Light texture: Absorbs quickly, doesn’t leave oily residue

• Solubilizer/Carrier: Helps dissolve oil-soluble actives, essential oils, vitamins

• Stabilizer: Enhances spreadability and sensory profile of emulsions

• Non-comedogenic: Won’t clog pores (suitable for acne-prone and sensitive skin)

🔹 Applications in Personal Care & Cosmetics

✅ Skin Care

• Moisturizers, creams, lotions

• Serums and facial oils

• Sunscreens (improves spreadability and absorption)

• Makeup removers and cleansing balms

✅ Hair Care

• Conditioners, hair masks (adds softness, shine)

• Leave-in serums and oils (lightweight, non-greasy feel)

✅ Color Cosmetics

• Lipsticks, balms, and glosses (as an emollient base)

• Foundations and primers (improves glide and skin-feel)

✅ Other Uses

• Baby care products (gentle and safe)

• Massage oils (light texture, non-sticky)

• Natural/organic product formulations (plant-derived, biodegradable)

🔹 Difference vs. Natural Oils

• Natural oils (e.g., coconut oil, olive oil): heavier, may oxidize faster, sometimes comedogenic

• Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride: lighter, more stable, non-comedogenic, neutral odor → makes it a formulator’s favorite base oil