Pharmocare™ 8120 MCT
Medium Chain Triglycerides 60:40 C8:C10
Emollient ester, spreading agent. Liquid at 25°C.
Product Specification
Monograph Name
Triglycerides, Medium Chain
Listed In
Ph. Eur, British Pharmacopeia, USP NF
Appearance
Almost colourless oily liquid.
Relative Density
min. 0.93
max. 0.96
Viscosity
max. 30 mPa·s
C6 Fatty Acid
max. 0.5%
C8 Fatty Acid
min. 55%
max. 65%
C10 Fatty Acid
min. 35%
max. 45%
C12 Fatty Acid
max. 2.0%
Complies to European/British Pharmacopeia, USP-NF Monograph
Applications
Pharmaceutical Applications
- Carrier / Vehicle
- Emollient
- Excipient
- Solvent
- Veterinary Oil-Based Injection Carrier (Amoxicillin, Penicillin, Ceftiofur, etc.)
Cosmetic Applications
- Bath, Showers, Soaps
- Antiperspirants & Deodorants
- Face / Neck Skin Care
- Facial Cleansers
- Hair Colour
- Hair Relaxing / Permanent Waves
- Lip Colour
- Shampoos
- Shaving / Hair Removal
- Sun Protection
Nutrition Applications
- Solubilizer / carrier for food flavourings
- Pan-release agent
- Moisture barrier in dried fruits, confectionary products
- Solubilizer / plasticizer in soft chewing confectionaries
- Energy source in sports nutrition, pet food, infant food
- Cloudy agent in beverages
- Source of fats in baked foods
*Oil component, high spreading emollient.