Glycerides, C8-10 mono- and di- Cas 85536-07-8
Product Description
Product Name: Glycerides, C8-10 mono- and di-
Synonyms: Labrasol
CAS No. 85536-07-8
EINECS: 287-488-0
Specifications
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | Yellow to amber oil | Yellow oily substance |
Standard adopted | Enterprise standard |
acid value( mgKOH/g) | ≤15.0 | 8.52 |
Saponification value (mgKOH/g) | 95～105 | 102.31 |
Water content | ≤1.0 | 0.33 |
Conclusion | Qualified |
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Glycerides, C8-10 mono- and di- is a mixture of compounds derived from coconut oil. It acts primarily as a multi-functional emulsifier, emollient, and solubilizer in a wide range of products.
Think of it as a key ingredient that helps blend oil and water together (which naturally separate), improves the texture of a product on your skin, and can even help dissolve other ingredients.
Detailed Breakdown
To understand it fully, let's break down the name:
1. Glycerides
This is the broad category. A glyceride is an ester formed from glycerol (a simple, 3-carbon sugar alcohol) and fatty acids.
Glycerol + 1 Fatty Acid = Monoglyceride
Glycerol + 2 Fatty Acids = Diglyceride
Glycerol + 3 Fatty Acids = Triglyceride (this is what most natural fats and oils are made of)
This ingredient is a specific mixture of the mono- and di- forms.
2. C8-10
This part specifies which fatty acids are attached to the glycerol.
These are medium-chain fatty acids, famously found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil. They are known for being lighter, less greasy, and more soluble than longer-chain fatty acids (like C18 Stearic acid).
How It's Made
It is produced through a process called transesterification or glycerolysis. In simple terms, a source of C8-10 triglycerides (like fractionated coconut oil) is broken down and reacted with additional glycerol. This process creates a new mixture rich in monoglycerides and diglycerides.
Key Functions and Properties
Emulsifier: This is its primary job. It helps create stable mixtures of oil and water, preventing them from separating. This is crucial for lotions, creams, and conditioners.
Co-emulsifier: It is often used alongside a primary emulsifier to enhance the stability and texture of the emulsion.
Solubilizer: It helps dissolve small amounts of fragrance oils or essential oils into water-based products (e.g., toners, serums).
Emollient: It conditions and softens the skin and hair by forming a lightweight, non-greasy protective film.
Stabilizer & Thickener: It can help modify the viscosity and texture of a formulation, giving it a richer feel.
Penetration Enhancer: Like many surfactants, it can potentially help other active ingredients penetrate the skin more effectively.
Common Applications
You will find this ingredient in a vast array of products:
Cosmetics & Skincare: Moisturizers, lotions, creams, sunscreens, serums, foundations, makeup removers.
Hair Care: Conditioners, hair masks, styling creams.
Food Industry: Used as an emulsifier in various food products (often listed as "Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids").
Pharmaceuticals: As an emulsifier and solubilizer in topical creams and ointments.
Safety
Glycerides, C8-10 mono- and di- is generally considered:
Safe: Regulatory bodies like the FDA (for food) and the CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) Expert Panel have deemed it safe for use in cosmetics and food.
Mild: It is known to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing for the vast majority of people, making it suitable for many skin types.
Derived from Natural Sources: While it is synthetically processed, its raw materials originate from natural fats and oils.
Summary
| Aspect | Description |
|---|
| What it is | A mixture of mono- and diglycerides derived from medium-chain (C8 and C10) fatty acids, primarily from coconut oil. |
| Primary Function | Emulsifier (blends oil and water). |
| Other Functions | Co-emulsifier, solubilizer, emollient, stabilizer. |
| Feel | Lightweight, non-greasy, conditioning. |
| Safety | Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) and mild. |
| Found In | Lotions, creams, conditioners, sunscreens, makeup, and some food products. |
In essence, Glycerides, C8-10 mono- and di- is a versatile, safe, and highly effective workhorse ingredient that helps create the smooth, stable, and luxurious textures we expect from modern creams and lotions.
Packing & Shipping
FAQ
1. Do you have stock?
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2. Could you please provide some samples?
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3. How should I pay?
We accept various payment terms such as L/C,T/T, Western Union and Money Gram.
4. Is there a discount?
Different quantity has different discount.
5.What's your MOQ?
Different products have different MOQ, such as:
1).Peptide products, the MOQ is 1 gram level
2).Liquid products, the MOQ is usually 50-100ML
3).API, the MOQ is 1KG
4).Intermediate products and conventional product, the MOQ is 1KG; custom-tailored products, the MOQ depends on the production process.
5).Food additives and vitamin, the MOQ is usually one package: such as Vitamin C is 25KG / drum, Vitamin E oil or Vitamin A oil is 5KG/bag;Vitamin E powder or Vitamin A powder is 20KG / cartons.
6).Agrochemical , the MOQ is 1KG, except preparations.
6.How do we take the quality complaint ?
First of all, our quality control will reduce the quality issue to near zero. If there is a quality problem caused by us, we will send you free goods for replacement or compensate your loss.
Company Information
Company profile
Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co.,Ltd established in 2006, is a big integrative chemical enterprise being engaged in Pharmaceutical & its intermediates, Food/Feed additives, Fine chemicals in distributing the products of our own company and affiliated enterprises, are the members of Hubei E-commerce Chamber.
Our company has professional persons who major in chemical R&D and sicentific management, supply fine chemical products with high quality and close service, also supply custom-tailored products according to our clients’ requirement.
We have a positive and self-motivated management work team with a common philosophy, caring and commitment through teamwork, our team strive to achieve success in delighting our clients and ourselves.
Since Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co., Ltd founded, we continuously innovate our products and improve our service, sales network. Hence, we initiate the first sale mode on net in China, which is the retail trade of small package bring along wholesale of diversified management modes. Our products are exported widely to South Korea, Vietnam, Australia, Europe and South America, highly recommended by our clients.
We insist on the management creed “Market is our compass, Quality is our life, Credit is our soul”. Clients’ trust is our forward powder, their satisfaction is our struggling goal.
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