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Product Bulletin

Product STEPAN-MILD® GCC

Name

Chemical n = 57% C6H12, 43% C8H16

Structure

Chemical STEPAN-MILD GCC is Glyceryl (Caprylate/Caprate). It is made by esterification of glycerin from

Description vegetable oil sources and medium chain fatty acid from coconut or palm kernel oil.

CAS 91744-32-0 (Alternate CAS Numbers 85536-07-8/85409-09-2)

Registry Nos.

INCI Name Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate

Applications Functional Properties

• Thickener • Reported Re-fatting agent
• Foam enhancer • Solubilizing agent
• Co-emulsifier

End Product Uses

• Shampoos • Facial cleansers
• Body washes • Skin creams and lotions
• Liquid soaps

Key Attributes in Personal Care Applications

• Safe – mild, non-sensitizing and non-irritating to eyes and skin
• PEG and EO/PO-free → No 1,4 dioxane
• Nitrogen-Free → No nitrosamines
• Can be incorporated in cold mix at any step of the process
• Good processability - shows no gelation

Typical Appearance at 25 °C .. Pale yellow liquid to white Melting Point, °C (°F) .................... 24-30 (75-86)
Properties semi-solid Flash Point, °C (°F), PMCC ............... >94 (>201)
Odor ............................................................ Fatty Viscosity at 100 °F, cSt................................ 37.0
Free glycerol, % ............................................. 1.3 Density g/ml (US lb/gal) .................. 0.992 (8.26)
Acid Value, mg KOH/gm ................................ 1.0 HLB ............................................................... 4.8
Saponification Value, mg KOH/gm ................ 276 RVOC, U.S. EPA, % ......................................... 0
Iodine Value, Wijs......................................... 0.05

Solubility
Water................................................. Dispersible
Propylene Glycol at 10% w/v ................... Soluble

Biodegradability Product is biodegradable. Additional information available upon request.

Storage & Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling
Handling STEPAN-MILD GCC. Recommended storage temperature is 65 °F to 90 °F (18 °C to 32 °C). Avoid prolonged
storage above 90 °F (32 °C).

Standard Packaging: STEPAN-MILD GCC is available in 55-gallon drums.

July 2020
Supersedes:
Nov. 2018
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AMPHOSOL®, STEPAN-MILD®, and STEOL® are registered trademarks of Stepan Company.
Clearances STEPAN-MILD GCC is exempt from the U.S. TSCA Inventory when used solely as a Cosmetic Ingredient.
STEPAN-MILD GCC is approved for use in Canada in personal care and cosmetic applications only.

The international inventories (country clearances) for STEPAN-MILD GCC can be found in Section 15 of the Safety
Data Sheet (SDS). It is the responsibility of the formulator to review the chemical control regulations for
each country where the end product is intended to be sold or used. If you have any further questions
regarding inventories, please contact North America Technical Service at techserv@stepan.com.
This product conforms to the COSMOS cosmetic standard.

STEPAN-MILD GCC meets the U.S. EPA Safe Choice Program’s surfactant screen and is listed on
www.cleangredients.org (an on-line database for green formulators); it can be used in non-TSCA applications. For
further information, visit www.cleangredients.org. Additional Stepan ingredient listing can be found at
www.stepan.com.
STEPAN-MILD GCC is Kosher Certified. Affirmed GRAS – permitted as additive in food and nutritional products.

Formulation MILD, AMIDE-FREE CLEAR BODY WASH

Ingredients Wt.% as is Function
Deionized Water q.s. to 100.0 Solvent
®
STEOL CS-230 28.9 Primary Surfactant
STEPAN-MILD® LSB 18.9 Secondary Surfactant
AMPHOSOL® HCG 10.0 Secondary Surfactant
STEPAN-MILD GCC 2.0 Thickener, foam stabilizer
DMDM Hydantoin 0.25 Preservative
Citric Acid q.s. to pH 5.5-5.7 pH Adjuster
Fragrance and Dye q.s. Additives

Mixing Procedure:
Charge vessel with Deionized Water. Start agitation. Add STEOL CS-230, STEPAN-MILD LSB and AMPHOSOL HCG. Mix well
until homogeneous. Add STEPAN-MILD GCC. Mix until clear. Add DMDM Hydantoin. Adjust pH to 5.5-5.7 with Citric Acid if
necessary.
Physical Properties:
Appearance at 25 °C ............................................................................................................................... Clear Liquid
pH, as is ......................................................................................................................................................... 5.5-5.7
Viscosity at 25 °C, cps ......................................................................................................................... 25,000-27,000
Patent pending*
Product This product bulletin has been written in accordance with ACC’s Product Stewardship guidelines.
Stewardship

Additional A Safety Data Sheet is available upon request.

Safety
Information
The information contained herein is based on the manufacturer’s own study and the works of others and is subject to change without
prior notice. The information is not intended to be all-inclusive, including as to the manner and conditions of use, handling, storage or
disposal or other factors that may involve additional legal, environmental, safety or performance considerations. Nothing contained
herein grants or extends a license, express or implied, in connection with any patents issued or pending of the manufacturer or others,
nor shall be construed as a recommendation to infringe any patents or to violate any applicable laws. STEPAN COMPANY MAKES
NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, AND NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTY OF
ANY OTHER KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE, INCLUDING REGARDING PERFORMANCE, SAFETY, SUITABILITY,
STABILITY, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, ADEQUACY OR OTHERWISE. Stepan Company (and its employees, subsidiaries and
affiliates) shall not be liable (regardless of fault) to the vendee, its employees, or any other party for any direct, indirect, special, or
consequential damages arising out of or in connection with this information, including in respect of its accuracy, completeness,
adequacy, furnishing, use, or reliance upon the information provided herein. The vendee assumes and releases Stepan Company
(and its employees, subsidiaries and affiliates) from all liability, whether in tort, contract or otherwise to the fullest extent possible under
the relevant law.

For Technical Service Call: For Customer Service Call:

Stepan North America +1-800-745-7837 Stepan North America +1-800-457-7673
Corporate Headquarters Stepan Mexico +55-11-5089-2208 Stepan Mexico +52-555-533-1967
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Northfield, Illinois 60093, U.S.A. Stepan Colombia +571-636-2808 Stepan Colombia +57-6-8993125
July 2020 Phone: 847-446-7500
Supersedes: Stepan Europe +33-476-505-160 Stepan UK +44-161-338-5511
Nov. 2018 Fax: 874-501-2100 Stepan Asia +656-879-9855 Stepan France +33-476-50-51-00
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