Synonym(s)
CAS number: CAS number: 1984-06-1; Sodium octanoate
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Sodium caprylate is a substance used in cosmetic preparations where it is used as an emulsifier (enables the formation of finely dispersed mixtures of oil and water) and as a surfactant (washing-active substance/improves the even distribution of products during application).
"Sodium..." refers to the element sodium salt, "caprylate" to the ingredient caprylic acid as a fatty acid component.
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