- Supplied By:KCI Limited
- Product Code:Q10720
- Regional Availability:Canada
- INCI Name:Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
- Ingredient Origin:Vegetable Origin, Plant Origin, Natural Origin
- Functions:Emulsifier, Surfactant (Nonionic), Deodorant, Surfactant, Viscosity Modifier, Thickener
- Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic, Naturally Derived, Ethylene Oxide-free, Biodegradable
- Benefit Claims:High Viscosity, Smoothing, Emulsifying, Substantivity, Superior Skin Feel, Moisturizing
- Synonyms:3-(2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl Decanoate, Decanoic Acid, 3-(2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl Ester, Diglycerin Monocaprate
PGLCP 102KC is derived from polyglycerin and a fatty acid, is a synthetic compound of vegetable origin. This compound is biodegradable and toxicologically safe, commonly utilized as an emulsifier in cosmetic formulas. It imparts excellent skin-feel properties, high substantiality, and skin-smoothing effects. It forms creamy bubbles, which are particularly effective when combined with anionic surfactants. Additionally, it serves as an excellent thickener with good thermostable viscosity and can function as a deoactive ingredient due to its reaction to gram-positive bacteria.