We supply Caprylyl Glycol cosmetic grade as INNO Proextend Caprylyl Glycol, a cosmetic-grade humectant, emollient, solubilizer and preservation-support ingredient.
Key Benefits of Caprylyl Glycol Preservative Booster | Proextend
- Proextend Caprylyl Glycol binds water and forms a light protective film on the skin. It helps reduce transepidermal water loss and supports a moisturized feel without a heavy oily finish.
- The material strengthens control of mold and yeast in polyol-based preservation systems. It is particularly useful when the base system needs more fungal protection.
- Caprylyl Glycol can serve as a humectant, emollient, solubilizer and viscosity modifier. This multi-functional role can reduce the number of separate sensory auxiliaries in a formula.
- It also supports lipid organization in the stratum corneum, giving creams, lotions and serums a longer-lasting moisturization story. The after-feel stays light and non-greasy.
- The grade works in skin care, hair care, sunscreen and cleansing products. Its preservation contribution should be confirmed through microbial efficacy testing in the finished formula.
Recommended applications
- Use Proextend Caprylyl Glycol in cream, lotion, serum and sunscreen to add humectancy, light emolliency and fungal preservation support.
- It fits facial cleanser, shampoo and conditioner where the formula needs moisturization without a heavy oily rinse.
- The grade can support baby-care moisturizers and cleansing products that require a simple multi-functional ingredient package.
- It is also useful in humectant-rich preservation systems that need stronger mold and yeast control plus viscosity and sensory adjustment.
Formulation and commercial details
| Grade | Cosmetic Grade |
|---|---|
| Packaging | 25 kg container |
| Packing dimensions | Ø31x高52cm |
| How to use | Dissolve the ingredient completely and add it at the recommended stage for the selected base. Complete preservation challenge testing, stability testing and destination-market regulatory review on the finished product. |
| Active ingredient | Caprylyl Glycol |
| Physical properties | Colorless viscous liquid or white solid |
| Performance | Humectant, emollient, solubilizer and preservation-support ingredient. |
| Compliance | Use the ingredient within the applicable cosmetic regulations of the destination market and verify the finished preservation system by challenge testing. |
Choosing between related INNO products
Caprylyl Glycol combines moisturization with preservation support. 1,2-Hexanediol is more water compatible, while Ethylhexylglycerin provides a different emollient profile.
Frequently asked questions
The challenge test passes for bacteria but misses mold. How should Caprylyl Glycol be screened?
Keep the primary preservation components fixed and compare a short Caprylyl Glycol ladder in the complete formula. Recheck clarity, viscosity and sensory feel with the microbial result so the selected condition solves the failure without creating a new one.
How should a texture change linked to Caprylyl Glycol be isolated?
Use paired batches with and without Caprylyl Glycol and follow the same heating, cooling and equilibration schedule. Compare the 24-hour and stabilized readings before changing the thickener, since a fresh reading can exaggerate the difference.
Which products benefit most from the sensory side of Caprylyl Glycol?
Light creams, lotions, serums, sunscreens and cleansers can use its moisturized, non-greasy finish. Select it when the preservation booster also needs to support spreadability and reduce the need for a separate heavy emollient.
How should cloudiness after Caprylyl Glycol addition be investigated?
Compare addition temperature, premix route and cooling profile in split batches. Check the stabilized formula for crystals and haze before increasing the solubilizer, because incomplete incorporation and true solubility limits require different corrections.
Why work with INNO?
Our team can balance sensory, moisturization and preservation support in the finished formula. INNO provides sample evaluation and commercial documentation.
