How we scored it
Octanoyl C8H15O from caprylic acid (coconut/palm kernel); pea amino acids natural; the acid-chloride chlorine leaves as chloride. All retained atoms natural, 1.0.
What counts. ISO 16128-2 scores the atoms that remain in the final ingredient. Reagents, solvents, catalysts and protecting groups used during manufacture leave no mass behind and are not counted.
Where it comes from
Caprylic acid from coconut or palm kernel oil is converted to octanoyl chloride and condensed with amino acids from hydrolysed pea protein. Synthetic caprylic acid exists but is not dominant; confirm oleochemical grade with the supplier.
In plain English
A conditioning and cleansing ingredient for skin and hair. It is made by attaching caprylic acid (from coconut or palm kernel oil) to the amino acids and small peptides from pea protein.
CosIng definition: Product obtained by the condensation of octanoyl chloride and pea amino acids
References
- 1ISO 16128-1:2016 and ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products. ISO, Geneva.
- 2CAPRYLOYL PEA AMINO ACIDS. CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database. ec.europa.eu/cosing ↗
- 3CAPRYLOYL PEA AMINO ACIDS. CosIng u2014 European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/search?search=CAPRYLOYL%20PEA%20AMINO%20ACIDS