Pharmocare™ 8840 PGDD
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate (Dicaprylocaprate)
Emollient ester, low viscosity spreading agent. Liquid at 25°C.
Complies to European/British Pharmacopoeia (EP/BP), USP-NF.
CAS No. 68583-51-7.
Product Specification
Monograph Name
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylocaprate
Listed In
Ph. Eur, British Pharmacopeia, USP NF
Appearance
Almost colourless oily liquid.
Solubility
Practically insoluble in water, soluble in fatty oils and in light petroleum, slightly soluble in anhydrous ethanol
Relative Density
0.91 – 0.93
Viscosity
9.0 – 12.0 mPa·s
C6 Fatty Acid
max. 2.0%
C8 Fatty Acid
min. 50%
C10 Fatty Acid
min. 30%
C12 Fatty Acid
max. 3.0%
Complies to European/British Pharmacopeia, USP-NF Monograph
Applications
Pharmaceutical Applications
- Carrier / Vehicle for API formulations
- Emollient
- Solvent
- Solubilizer for lipophilic actives
- Excipient
Cosmetic Applications
- Bath, Showers, Soaps
- Antiperspirants & Deodorants
- Face / Neck Skin Care
- Facial Cleansers
- Hair Care & Styling
- Lip Care
- Sun Care
- Makeup Removers
Nutrition Applications
- Solubilizer for lipophilic vitamins (A, D, E, K)
- Carrier for flavouring oils
- Emollient in food formulations
- Pan-release agent
- Moisture barrier in confectionaries
*Advanced, next-generation emollient with superior solubilizing power and skin feel.