Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 52623-82-2
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Dosage Form
- Applications
- Topical gels
- Carrier
- Solvent
- Creams
- Solubilization
- Lotions
- Transdermal
- Bioavailability enhancer
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Slightly yellowish liquid
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Miscible in
- 95% Ethanol, Liquid Paraffin
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Freezing Point max. 15 °C - Refractive Index approx. 1.445 - - Relative Density approx. 0.86 - - Viscosity (at 20°C) approx. 11 mPa.s - - Fatty Acid Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Capric Acid 20.0 - 50.0 % EP Caproic Acid max. 2.0 % EP Caprylic Acid 50.0 - 80.0 % EP Lauric Acid max. 3.0 % EP Myristic Acid max. 2.0 % EP - Elemental Impurities
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Arsenic Content max. 0.2 μg/g - Cadmium Content max. 0.2 μg/g - Cobalt Content max. 1 μg/g - Lead Content max. 0.4 μg/g - Mercury Content max. 0.3 μg/g - Nickel Content max. 2 μg/g - Vanadium Content max. 1 μg/g - - Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Acid Value max. 0.5 mg KOH/g EP Hydroxyl Value max. 5.0 mg KOH/g EP Identification Tests Pass - EP Iodine Value max. 1 cg I2/g EP Saponification Value 160 - 173 mg KOH/g EP Total Ash max. 0.1 % EP Water Content max. 0.1 % EP (Karl Fischer) - Fatty Alcohol Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Capric Alcohol max. 3.0 % EP Cetyl Alcohol 6.0 - 13.0 % EP Lauryl Alcohol 48.0 - 63.0 % EP Myristyl Alcohol 18.0 - 27.0 % EP Stearyl Alcohol 9.0 - 16.0 % EP - Note
1EP: European Pharmacopeia
For Elemental Impurities - Data obtained for the sample was below the listed initial-results ranges levels. Initial-results ranges data are for informational purposes only and do not constitute specifications. Testing is expected to continue on a periodic basis for the material, however, the frequency is to be determined
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Grade
- Regulatory
Meets the requirements of current EP Monograph for Cocoyl Caprylocaprate
Safety & Health
- Product Stewardship
ABITEC’s product stewardship rests with all individuals involved with the products, from the initial concept and research, to manufacture, testing, use, sale, storage, distribution and disposition of each product. Each individual takes the appropriate steps to protect employee health, public health and the environment.
Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Recommended Storage and Handling
- Store in dry location at ambient temperature
- Retest/requalify 24 months from date of manufacture