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

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.