
mct oil
A specialty oil / emollient through and through, Mct Oil is a light, dry oil with an odorless, neutral character, at home in hair, nail & skin formulations. A versatile staple for the maker's cabinet.
vegan · single-ingredient · palm-free · hexane-free
- inci
- caprylic/capric triglyceride
- role
- specialty oil / emollient
- form
- liquid; colorless
- aroma
- odorless, neutral
- solubility
- oil-miscible; insoluble in water
- use level
- broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per tds
- shelf life
- 12 months
01in the workshop
- a the featherweight fractionated coconut (MCT) is ultra-light, colorless and odorless.
- b roll-on & perfume oils the standard odorless fragrance carrier.
- c practically immortal caprylic/capric triglycerides resist rancidity almost indefinitely.
- d dry-touch thinner cuts heavy oils and butters without adding grease.
- e totally neutral no scent, no color, no interference with your formula.
handle with care
Caution: For external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes and the skin around the eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
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questions
kimiya staffIt's sold as a single-ingredient cosmetic material for external use; many makers do use it neat. Patch-test first, and keep it out of eyes.
kimiya staffStore cool, dark and tightly sealed; shelf life is 12 months unopened (see label for lot dates). Rich natural materials last longest kept away from heat and light.

