Cetiol® CC – Dicaprylyl Carbonate

INCI Name: Dicaprylyl Carbonate

CAS Number: 1680-31-5

Description

Cetiol® CC is a fast-spreading, dry emollient from BASF, made from renewable raw materials. It leaves a light, velvety, non-greasy feel and is a popular natural alternative to silicones in skin care, sun care and make-up.

It is an excellent solvent for crystalline UV filters and fragrances, wets and disperses pigments well, and improves make-up removal in cleansing products. It is readily biodegradable and approved for COSMOS and ECOCERT formulations.

Key Properties

• Fast spreading, dry and velvety skin feel
• Silicone alternative
• Good solvent for crystalline UV filters and perfumes
• Wets and disperses pigments
• Readily biodegradable, COSMOS and ECOCERT approved

Applications

• Sun care and after-sun
• Face and body creams and lotions
• Colour cosmetics and foundations
• Make-up removers, cleansing oils and wipes
• Deodorants and antiperspirants
• Baby care

How to Use

• Add to the oil phase; can be added hot or cold
• Use on its own or blend with heavier emollients to lighten the skin feel

Compare it with our other light emollients such as Cetiol OE and Cetiol Sensoft, or browse all emollients.