Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate at a Glance

• Used as an emollient and thickener/texture enhancer in cosmetic formulas
• Described as offering a light, silky feel
• Clear to yellowish liquid in raw material form
• Deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel

Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Description

Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate is used as an emollient and thickener/texture enhancer in cosmetic formulas. Technically speaking, it is the water-soluble diester of neopentyl glycol and a blend of caprylic + capric acids. It may be synthetic or plant-derived, with either type being effective for skin.

Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate is a clear to yellowish liquid in its raw form. Suppliers of this ingredient describe it as having a light, silky feel.

Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate has been deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. Their assessment surveyed 102 products containing between 0.017-22.7%.

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