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What Is Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate?
Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate is used as an emollient and thickener/texture enhancer in cosmetic formulas. Technically speaking, it is the water-soluble diester of neopentyl glycol and a blend of caprylic + capric acids. It may be synthetic or plant-derived, with either type being effective for skin.
Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate is a clear to yellowish liquid in its raw form. Suppliers of this ingredient describe it as having a light, silky feel.
Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate has been deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. Their assessment surveyed 102 products containing between 0.017-22.7%.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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SpecialChem (supplier info), Accessed October 2021, ePublication [https://www.specialchem.com/cosmetics/inci-ingredients/neopentyl-glycol-dicaprylate-dicaprate]
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Vantage (supplier info), Accessed October 2021, ePublication [https://www.vantagegrp.com/en/Product/LIPONATE-NPGC-2]
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Cosmetic Ingredient Review, November 2017, pages 1-48 [https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/magdae092017final.pdf]
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