How we scored it
Glycerol esterified with caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acids, both natural coconut-derived fatty acids; no petrochemical fragment. 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
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate is made by esterifying glycerin with caprylic and capric acids, medium-chain fatty acids typically derived from coconut oil. Both components are oleochemical, natural origin.
In plain English
A blend of glycerin esters made with caprylic and capric acids, medium-chain fatty acids typically from coconut oil. Used as an emollient and emulsifier in creams and lotions.
CosIng definition: Decanoic acid, mixed monoesters with glycerol and octanoic acid
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.
- 2GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE. CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database. ec.europa.eu/cosing ↗
- 3GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE. CosIng u2014 European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/search?search=GLYCERYL%20CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE