Evicide® GMCY

Evicide® GMCY is a 100% natural multifunctional ingredient based on glyceryl caprylate, the monoester of glycerin and caprylic acid. It is used frequently as a natural preservative boosting agent in cosmetic formulation, effective at improving the performance of any preservative system — including natural and synthetic — at a remarkably low use level. It is particularly powerful in emulsion systems of all types, where it also functions as a co-emulsifier, accelerating the emulsification process and improving production efficiency by helping emulsifiers assemble more rapidly at the oil-water interface.

Compared to its laurate counterpart glyceryl laurate (Evicide® GML), the shorter caprylic chain length of glyceryl caprylate confers slightly different solubility and emulsification characteristics, making it especially preferred in skin care emulsions.

Works well in synergy with Evicide® G6 Eco

Key Specification
Ingredient Details
Primary Function(s)
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INCI Name
Glyceryl caprylate
CAS Number(s)
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Free from Annex V or Preservative Free
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Cosmetic Science Criteria for Evicide® GMCY

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Green Criteria for Evicide® GMCY

Formulation Property
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Natural Origin Index (ISO 16128)
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Palm Free
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