PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides

PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides (CAS 361459-38-3) is an ethoxylated medium-chain glyceride derived from coconut or palm kernel oil fractions.

Where is PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides used?

• Pharmaceutical drug delivery: solubilizer of poorly water-soluble actives, improving bioavailability in soft gel capsules and self-emulsifying systems
• Cosmetics: stabilizer of oil-in-water emulsions in creams, lotions and leave-on skin care
• Nutraceutical and functional food: enables lipophilic vitamin and omega fatty acid dispersions in liquid and encapsulated formats
• Home care and industrial cleaning: low-irritation surfactant component in mild cleansing concentrates
• It also acts as an emulsifier and carrier in cosmetic and food-grade formulation systems.

Commercial specifications

• Bulk drums and intermediate bulk containers
• Pharmaceutical grade to USP/NF and Ph. Eur.
• Supplier documentation covers purity, HLB value, acid and saponification parameters