Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate at a Glance
- A mixture of fatty acids
- Used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickening agent in skin care products
- Can also function as a cosmetic pigment dispersant
- Described as leaving a soft, cushiony feel on skin
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate Description
Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate is a mixture of fatty acids used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickening agent. It can also function as a pigment dispersant in cosmetic formulas.
According to a manufacturer of this ingredient (Vantage Specialty Chemicals), it leaves skin feeling soft and “provides cushion and a slight non-tacky oily type feel.”
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate References
Vantage Specialty Chemicals (supplier info), Accessed December 2021, ePublication
https://www.vantagegrp.com/en-US/Product/Page/3deab3c5-efaf-4407-9539-6cc34bd5e649/Liponate-DPC-6
PubChem (supplier info), Accessed March 2021, ePublication
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