Sodium Caprylate

Sodium Caprylate

AKA “SODIUM OCTANOATE, 1984-06-1, Sodium n-octanoate, Octanoic acid, sodium salt, sodium;octanoate, Caprylic acid sodium salt, Sodium octoate, Natrium octanoat, 9XTM81VK2B”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium caprylate

AKA: SODIUM OCTANOATE, 1984-06-1, Sodium n-octanoate, Octanoic acid, Sodium salt, Sodium;octanoate, Caprylic acid sodium salt, Sodium octoate, Natrium octanoat, 9XTM81VK2B

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use andconcentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be basedon a QRA...Sodium Caprylate...

Formula

C8H15NaO2

Mol. Weight

166.19

CAS #

1984-06-1

State

Other Solid; Liquid; Dry Powder

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Improves Elasticity

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

A synthetic salt derived from caprylic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid naturally found in coconut oil. Developed as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in the mid-20th century for use in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.