CALCHEM CCC
Natural fast-spreading emollient delivering a silky, lightweight feel for modern personal care formulations.
CalChem CCC is a 100% natural coco caprylate/caprate emollient derived from renewable coconut-based feedstocks. This clear liquid ester is designed to provide a light, fast-spreading skin feel while delivering a smooth, silky finish without leaving a greasy or tacky residue. Commonly used as an alternative to lightweight silicone oils and certain synthetic emollients, it supports the development of naturally derived personal care products. CalChem CCC is well suited for skin care, hair care, sun care, and color cosmetic formulations where elegant sensory performance and formulation flexibility are important.
Product Identification
| Category | Emollient |
| CAS | 95912-86-0 |
| INCI | Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil Caprylate/Caprate |
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| Taste/Odor | Mild fatty |
| Color APHA | 50 max |
| Free Fatty Acid (as caprylic acid), % | 0.20 max |
| Hydroxyl Value, mgKOH/g | 1.0 max |
| Saponification value, mgKOH/g | 160-180 |
| Moisture, % | 0.10 max |
| Cloud Point, C | 8.0-15.0 |
| Solidification Point, C | 15 max |
| Density @20C | 0.83-0.88 |
Why Choose Our CALCHEM CCC
Naturally Elegant Sensory Performance
CalChem CCC provides a lightweight, fast-spreading feel that enhances the sensory profile of personal care formulations. Its silky after-feel helps products absorb quickly while reducing greasy or sticky residue, making it suitable for a wide range of leave-on and rinse-off applications.
- Lightweight, silky skin feel
- Fast-spreading emollient
- Non-greasy finish
- Smooth product application
- Pleasant sensory experience
Supporting Modern Natural Formulations
Made from renewable coconut-derived raw materials, CalChem CCC supports the development of naturally derived cosmetic and personal care products. Its excellent compatibility with a wide range of formulations makes it a valuable ingredient for brands seeking naturally sourced alternatives to Cetiol®-type emollients and lightweight silicone oils while maintaining exceptional sensory performance.
- 100% natural origin (ISO 16128-1)
- Derived from renewable coconut feedstocks
- Suitable for naturally inspired formulations
- Compatible with diverse formulation systems
Formulation Flexibility Across Personal Care
Whether developing skin care, hair care, sun care, or cosmetic products, CalChem CCC offers formulation versatility while helping achieve a light, smooth application. Its fast-drying characteristics make it suitable for products requiring a clean, elegant finish.
- Suitable for multiple personal care categories
- Can replace selected lightweight emollients
- Helps create smooth product textures
- Supports elegant formulation aesthetics
- Broad recommended use levels for formulation flexibility
Complete Quality & Regulatory Documentation
Supported by comprehensive technical documentation to help simplify product qualification and customer requirements.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Regulatory documentation available upon request
Applications
Lightweight Emollient for Advanced Skin Care Formulations
CalChem CCC is widely used in facial creams, lotions, serums, body moisturizers, and other skin care products where a lightweight, silky feel is desired. It enhances spreadability while helping formulations deliver a smooth, non-greasy finish.
Enhancing Hair Care with Smooth Conditioning
Suitable for shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, and styling products, CalChem CCC contributes to a soft, lightweight feel while improving product application. Its elegant sensory profile supports modern hair care formulations without excessive heaviness.
Creating Comfortable Color Cosmetic Products
CalChem CCC is used in foundations, primers, lip products, blushes, and other color cosmetics to improve texture and application. Its fast-spreading properties help create products with a smooth, comfortable feel and an attractive finish.
Supporting High-Performance Sun Care Products
In sunscreen lotions, creams, and sprays, CalChem CCC helps improve product spreadability and provides a light, silky skin feel. Its sensory properties contribute to formulations designed for comfortable daily use.
Natural Alternative for Lightweight Emollient Systems
CalChem CCC is a coconut-derived, renewable emollient that can be incorporated into formulations seeking a silicone alternative to selected lightweight silicone oils and synthetic emollients. It supports the development of products with a fast-absorbing, non-greasy and elegant sensory profile while maintaining formulation versatility.
Versatile Ingredient for Modern Personal Care Innovation
From everyday personal care products to specialized cosmetic formulations, CalChem CCC offers flexibility across numerous applications. Its natural origin, lightweight aesthetics, and formulation compatibility make it a valuable ingredient for formulators developing a wide variety of beauty and personal care products.
- Cleaning
- Emulsification
- Formulation
Industries
- Cosmetics
- Industrial
- Personal Care