Polyglyceryl-4 caprate

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate (CAS 160391-93-5) is a mild, plant-derived emulsifier and wetting agent. Also marketed as Tegosoft PC 41 and known as Tetraglycerol Monocaprate.

Where is Polyglyceryl-4 caprate used?

• Personal care: primary or co-emulsifier in lightweight lotions, cleansers and leave-on skin formulations
• Food: stabilises emulsions and improves texture in fat-based systems
• Coatings and adhesives: dispersing and wetting agent for substrate adhesion and pigment distribution
• It supports humectancy in leave-on cosmetic formats.

Commercial specifications

• Derived from capric acid and tetraglycerol
• Packaging from drums to IBC containers