Velsan® CGE (INCI: Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether) is a 100% plant-derived, multifunctional emollient and antimicrobial booster. Sourced from sustainable palm kernel and coconut oil, it represents a significant structural evolution over traditional glyceryl esters. As a glyceryl ether, it offers superior chemical stability and a sophisticated sensory profile, preservation boosting without the stability risks of hydrolysis.
Key Benefits and Performance
- Hydrolytic Stability: Velsan® CGE features a C-O-C ether bond. This bond is chemically much stronger and resistant to breaking down in the presence of water (hydrolysis). This ensures consistent antimicrobial performance and a stable pH throughout the product’s entire shelf life.
- Potent Preservation Booster: It acts as a membrane-destabilizer for microorganisms. By increasing the permeability of the microbial cell wall, it allows primary preservatives to work more effectively, enabling a significant reduction in the total “listed” preservative load.
- Superior Pigment Wetting: For color cosmetics and sunscreens, it acts as an exceptional wetting agent. It helps disperse inorganic pigments (like Titanium Dioxide or Iron Oxides) more uniformly, preventing clumping and ensuring a smooth, even application.
- Deodorizing Action: It specifically targets Gram-positive, odor-causing bacteria on the skin surface, making it an ideal functional ingredient for natural deodorants and foot care products.
- Skin Conditioning: As a medium-chain glyceryl ether, it provides a unique, smooth emolliency that improves the skin barrier and reduces the “tackiness” often associated with natural humectants.
