Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fractionated coconut oil. Light emollient and solvent widely used in skin and hair care.
Last reviewed October 7, 2026 · Always verify against the current Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist before use.
Formulator's quick answer
Caprylic/capric triglyceride is a mixed medium-chain triglyceride used as a lightweight emollient and carrier in cosmetic oil phases. It is commonly called MCT oil, but cosmetic formulators should buy against the full INCI name and supplier specification because food oils and differently composed glycerides are not automatically equivalent raw materials.
Practical guidance
It can lighten the feel of richer butters and oils, improve spreading, and act as a carrier for compatible oil-soluble materials. It can be used in anhydrous products or as part of an emulsion's oil phase, subject to the supplier process and the rest of the formula.
Caprylic/capric triglyceride does not make oil and water stay mixed and does not preserve a water-containing product. An emulsion still needs an appropriate emulsifier system, and any formula containing water needs a preservation strategy supported by testing.
Replacing it with a whole plant oil can change polarity, oxidation behaviour, colour, odour, viscosity, and skin feel. Run side-by-side samples and stability work rather than treating every liquid oil as a direct substitute.
Evidence trail
Editorial review: October 7, 2026
Sources support ingredient identity, regulatory checks, and formulation context. Supplier specifications and finished-product testing remain necessary for each formula and batch.
Pricing is for reference. Always confirm current price, lead time, and Certificate of Analysis directly with the supplier.
| Supplier | Location | Price/kg | Min Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Directions Aromatics | Mississauga, Ontario | $24 CAD | 0.5 kg |
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