Glucamate™ CCO is a specialty cosmetic ingredient from Lubrizol, developed as a naturally derived, non-ethoxylated liquid viscosity builder, thickener and co-emulsifier for personal-care formulations.
It is particularly designed for mild surfactant systems, including both sulfate and sulfate-free cleansing formulations, where formulators desire good viscosity, elegant flow, clarity and a mild sensory profile.
Glucamate™ CCO is an 80% active ingredient and is derived predominantly from renewable vegetable-based sources. It can help structure surfactant systems while providing formulation flexibility for modern cleansing products.
INCI Name
Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate (and) Propanediol
Common / Trade Names
- Glucamate™ CCO
- Glucamate CCO Thickener
- Glucamate CCO
- Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate
- Natural Liquid Thickener
- Glucose-Derived Thickener
- Cosmetic Viscosity Builder
Ingredient Type
- Viscosity Modifier
- Liquid Thickener
- Co-Emulsifier
- Rheology Modifier
- Surfactant Structuring Agent
- Cosmetic Formulation Aid
Key Features
- 80% active
- Naturally derived
- Vegetable-derived
- Non-ethoxylated
- Liquid format
- Designed for mild surfactant systems
- Suitable for sulfate and sulfate-free cleansing systems
- Can support clear formulations
- Helps create a desirable honey-like flow
- Can contribute to a mild and elegant skin feel
- Effective at relatively low use levels
- Suitable for cold-processable formulation approaches
Key Benefits
1. Efficient Viscosity Building
Glucamate™ CCO helps increase and control viscosity in surfactant-based personal-care formulations, allowing formulators to develop products with a more desirable consistency.
2. Mild Cleansing Formulations
It is particularly suited to mild cleansing systems where a gentle sensory profile is desired.
3. Excellent for Sulfate-Free Systems
Glucamate™ CCO can be used with a variety of sulfate-free surfactant packages, making it suitable for contemporary mild cleansing products.
4. Supports Clear Formulations
The ingredient is designed for cleansing systems where clarity is an important product characteristic.
5. Honey-Like Flow
It can help create an attractive, smooth, honey-like flow profile in liquid cleansing products.
6. Co-Emulsification
In suitable systems, Glucamate™ CCO can function as a co-emulsifier and help improve formulation structure.
7. Renewable-Source Positioning
Lubrizol describes Glucamate™ CCO as naturally derived, with more than 93% renewable/natural-source content reported for the ingredient.
8. Broad Formulation Flexibility
It can be incorporated into a variety of cleansing, skin-care and hair-care formulations and is compatible with a broad range of formulation ingredients.
Cosmetic Applications
Facial Cleansing
- Facial Cleansers
- Face Wash
- Mild Cleansing Gels
- Foaming Facial Cleansers
- Sensitive-Skin Cleansers
Hair Care
- Shampoos
- Mild Shampoos
- Sulfate-Free Shampoos
- Conditioning Shampoos
- Hair Cleansing Products
- Hair & Scalp Cleansers
Body Care
- Body Wash
- Shower Gel
- Bath Products
- Body Cleansers
- Mild Cleansing Products
Hand Care
- Liquid Hand Soaps
- Foaming Hand Cleansers
- Hand-Cleansing Products
Skin Care
- Cleansing Gels
- Cleansing Lotions
- Mild Skin Cleansers
- Body Lotions
- Creams
- Gels
Lubrizol and ingredient databases specifically identify applications including body wash, facial cleansers, hair care, skin care and hand-cleansing products.
Suitable Product Types
- Face Wash
- Facial Cleanser
- Cleansing Gel
- Mild Cleanser
- Foaming Cleanser
- Shampoo
- Sulfate-Free Shampoo
- Mild Shampoo
- Body Wash
- Shower Gel
- Liquid Hand Soap
- Hand Wash
- Hair Cleanser
- Body Cleanser
- Shaving Products
- Mild Personal-Care Cleansers
Recommended Usage
The exact use level should be determined according to the surfactant system, desired viscosity and supplier formulation guidance.
Glucamate™ CCO is designed to provide efficient thickening at relatively low use levels, and supplier formulation examples demonstrate its use around 2% in cleansing systems.
Recommended approach: Begin with the current Lubrizol TDS/formulation guidance and optimize concentration through viscosity, clarity, sensory and stability testing.
How to Use
Glucamate™ CCO is supplied as a liquid, making it convenient for incorporation into cleansing formulations.
General Formulation Procedure
- Prepare the water phase according to the formulation.
- Add the selected surfactants according to the manufacturing process.
- Add Glucamate™ CCO at the desired concentration.
- Mix thoroughly until uniformly incorporated.
- Add salt or other viscosity modifiers if required by the formulation.
- Adjust pH to the target range.
- Check viscosity, clarity, appearance and sensory properties.
- Complete stability and compatibility testing before commercial production.
Glucamate™ CCO can work synergistically with salt and betaine-containing surfactant systems, depending on the formulation.
Formulation Compatibility
Glucamate™ CCO can be considered for use with:
- Anionic Surfactants
- Amphoteric Surfactants
- Nonionic Surfactants
- Sulfate Surfactants
- Sulfate-Free Surfactants
- Betaines
- Alkyl Glucosides
- Amino-Acid Surfactants
- Humectants
- Botanical Extracts
- Conditioning Polymers
- Fragrance
- Preservatives
- Salt-Based Viscosity Systems
Actual compatibility and optimum processing conditions should be confirmed through formulation testing.
Formulation Benefits
| Function | Formulation Benefit |
|---|---|
| Thickener | Builds viscosity |
| Rheology Modifier | Helps control product flow |
| Co-Emulsifier | Supports emulsion structure |
| Surfactant Structuring Agent | Helps organize cleansing systems |
| Sensory Modifier | Supports smooth, elegant feel |
| Formulation Aid | Provides flexibility in mild cleansing systems |
Product Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Glucamate™ CCO |
| Supplier / Brand | Lubrizol |
| INCI | Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate (and) Propanediol |
| Product Type | Liquid Thickener / Co-Emulsifier |
| Active Content | Approx. 80% |
| Origin | Naturally Derived / Vegetable Derived |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Main Function | Viscosity Control |
| Secondary Function | Co-Emulsification / Surfactant Structuring |
| Ethoxylated | No |
| Main Applications | Skin Care, Hair Care, Cleansing |
| Suitable Systems | Sulfate & Sulfate-Free Surfactant Systems |
Why Choose Glucamate™ CCO?
- Premium Lubrizol cosmetic ingredient
- Naturally derived formulation technology
- 80% active ingredient
- Non-ethoxylated
- Liquid and easy to incorporate
- Excellent choice for mild cleansing systems
- Suitable for sulfate-free formulations
- Supports viscosity development
- Can provide attractive honey-like flow
- Useful for clear cleansing products
- Functions as a co-emulsifier
- Suitable for skin, hair and body-care products
- Supports modern naturally derived formulation concepts
- Compatible with a wide variety of surfactant systems
Storage
Store Glucamate™ CCO in the original, tightly closed container in a cool, dry and suitable storage environment.
Protect from:
- Excessive heat
- Direct sunlight
- Moisture
- Contamination
- Extreme temperature fluctuations
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