Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Caprylic/capric triglyceride is a triglyceride ester of glycerin with caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) fatty acids, a clear, nearly odorless, low-viscosity oil. It is made by splitting coconut or palm kernel oil, fractionating out the C8 and C10 acids, and re-esterifying them with glycerin, followed by refining and deodorizing. Cosmetic brands buy it as a light emollient oil and as a carrier for oil-soluble actives, fragrances and pigments.
Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.
Refined, deodorized MCT oil with a stated C8:C10 ratio, commonly around 60:40.
MCT meeting the USP-NF or EP monograph or food specifications, used for oral and topical products.
Grades specifying coconut-only feedstock or certified palm kernel oil.
MCT oil made from certified organic coconut oil, offered by some suppliers.
Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.
Store caprylic/capric triglyceride in closed drums at room temperature, away from light and heat, with nitrogen headspace for bulk tanks. Although its saturated chains resist oxidation, opened containers should be resealed to keep out moisture. Shelf life is set by the supplier, with a retest of peroxide and acid values for older stock.
Record fatty acid profile, acid value and peroxide value for each lot, along with feedstock (coconut or palm kernel). Rotate FIFO and recheck peroxide value on drums opened for a long time.
Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.
Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients Database lists medium-chain triglycerides with capric acid and octanoic acid as sub-ingredients and the fruit flesh of Cocos nucifera and seed of Elaeis guineensis as source materials.
Source: webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)The same entry allows medium-chain triglycerides in topical products as an emulsifying agent.
Source: webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)GRN 1049, for medium-chain triacylglycerols notified by Nestlé Nutrition as a fat source in exempt infant formula, closed on Sep 21, 2022 with FDA having no questions.
Source: hfpappexternal.fda.gov (opens in a new tab)This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.
Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.
Manufacturer · Navi Mumbai, India
Indian producer of surfactants and specialty care ingredients, including sulfates, mild amino-acid and glucoside surfactants, emollient esters and UV filters for personal and home care.
Manufacturer · Philadelphia, PA
Sells it as Lexol GT-865 MB
Philadelphia maker of personal care ingredients, including esters, emollients, emulsifiers and preservation components, with its main production site in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Suppliers are in alphabetical order and none pays to appear. Each claim is checked against the supplier’s own website on the date shown. Ask for the specification sheet and a recent COA before you order, and confirm details with the supplier.
Common forms include cosmetic grade, pharmaceutical / food grade, rSPO palm-based or coconut-only and organic. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.
Expect fatty acid composition, acid value and peroxide value, saponification and hydroxyl values, water, color and odor and heavy metals, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.
Store caprylic/capric triglyceride in closed drums at room temperature, away from light and heat, with nitrogen headspace for bulk tanks. Although its saturated chains resist oxidation, opened containers should be resealed to keep out moisture. Shelf life is set by the supplier, with a retest of peroxide and acid values for older stock.
Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients Database lists medium-chain triglycerides with capric acid and octanoic acid as sub-ingredients and the fruit flesh of Cocos nucifera and seed of Elaeis guineensis as source materials. The same entry allows medium-chain triglycerides in topical products as an emulsifying agent. GRN 1049, for medium-chain triacylglycerols notified by Nestlé Nutrition as a fat source in exempt infant formula, closed on Sep 21, 2022 with FDA having no questions.
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