Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride GTCC Palmester 3595

Herbology Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride GTCC Palmester 3595 is a premium quality, cosmetic grade lightweight emollient, the KLK Oleo (Palmester) brand specification of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (CCT/GTCC), produced by the esterification of glycerin with a blend of caprylic acid (C8) and capric acid (C10) derived from fractionated coconut oil. Palmester 3595 is one of the most technically refined and widely specified GTCC grades available, produced by KLK Oleo, one of the world's largest and most technically advanced oleochemical manufacturers, headquartered in Malaysia. The 3595 specification denotes a precisely controlled caprylic to capric acid ratio optimized for cosmetic emollient performance, delivering a consistently clear, colorless, odorless, and low viscosity liquid with exceptional oxidative stability and skin compatibility.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride's exceptional emollient performance derives from its unique fatty acid composition: the medium chain C8 and C10 fatty acids are significantly shorter than the long chain fatty acids (C16 to C18) found in most natural oils, giving GTCC a dramatically lower molecular weight, lower viscosity, and faster skin absorption rate than conventional carrier oils. This medium chain structure allows GTCC to spread rapidly and evenly across skin and hair surfaces, delivering immediate emollient smoothing and conditioning without the heavy, greasy residue associated with long chain oils. Its triglyceride structure is identical to the natural triglycerides found in skin sebum and hair lipids, giving it exceptional biocompatibility and a natural skin feel. In shampoo and hair care formulations, its lightweight conditioning action coats the hair shaft with a thin, non-occlusive emollient film that improves smoothness, shine, and manageability without weighing hair down. Its excellent solubility in oils and compatibility with silicones makes it the preferred carrier and diluent for oil soluble actives, fragrances, and silicone blends in hair care formulations. Its outstanding oxidative stability (no unsaturated fatty acids) makes it the most shelf stable of all cosmetic carrier oils.

• KLK Oleo Palmester 3595 Premium Grade precisely controlled C8 to C10 ratio from one of the world's leading oleochemical manufacturers; consistent quality and performance
• Medium Chain Lightweight Emollient C8 and C10 fatty acids deliver dramatically faster absorption and lighter skin feel than long chain carrier oils; no greasy residue
• Hair Shaft Conditioning Film coats hair shaft with a thin, non-occlusive emollient film for improved smoothness, shine, and manageability without weight
• Outstanding Oxidative Stability no unsaturated fatty acids; the most shelf stable cosmetic carrier oil available; extends shelf life of formulations
• Universal Oil Phase Carrier excellent solubility for oil soluble actives, fragrances, essential oils, and silicones; the preferred diluent and carrier in hair and skin care formulations
• Biocompatible Triglyceride Structure identical triglyceride structure to natural skin sebum and hair lipids; exceptional skin and hair compatibility

Formulation Guidelines

• Recommended use level: 2 to 10% in shampoos and conditioners; 5 to 30% in hair oils and serums; 5 to 20% in skin care emulsions and facial oils
• Phase: Oil phase; add directly to oil phase at room temperature; no heating required
• Appearance: Clear, colorless, odorless liquid; low viscosity
• INCI Name: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
• Compatible with: All cosmetic oils, silicones, waxes, emulsifiers, oil soluble actives, fragrances, and essential oils
• Applications: Shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, hair serums, leave in treatments, scalp oils, facial oils, skin care emulsions, and sunscreen formulations

Tip

GTCC Palmester 3595 is the professional formulator's first choice carrier oil for diluting essential oils, oil soluble actives, and silicones in hair care formulations. Its low viscosity, fast absorption, and complete odorlessness make it the ideal carrier that adds emollient performance without interfering with the fragrance, color, or sensory profile of the finished formulation. For hair serums and leave in treatments, a base of 50 to 70% GTCC Palmester 3595 with silicones (cyclomethicone or dimethicone) and oil soluble actives delivers the lightest, most elegant, and most professional hair serum texture available.