TRIcare® CG
CAS#: 14246-53-8
Support your preservative system and care for your skin with a multifunctional that is gentle on the skin microbiome. TRIcare® CG is solvent-free, thanks to a patented green chemistry process that achieves a 100% atom conversion and utilizes a biodegradable catalyst. TRIcare® CG has been shown to reduce sebum, skin redness and pore size. It is active against bacteria that causes acne and dandruff and a prolonged reduction in appearance of dandruff has been shown after use. TRIcare® CG is successfully passed the test procedure according to the standards for both MyMicrobiome Standard 18.11 Face / Body and MyMicrobiome Standard 19.20 Scalp and is certified microbiome-friendly.
As some consumers move away from Caprylyl Glycol due to potential irritation, TRIcare® CG delivers comparable preservation efficacy without the irritation risk. It is compatible with sensitive skin types. This ingredient has a Natural Origin Index of 0.63.
INCI: Capryloyl Glycine
California Prop 65 Statement: The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This product is not known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SDS & Tech Data
TRIcare® CG Specification Sheet
Formulating with TRIcare® CG - Tips & Tricks
Formulation Guide
For emulsions: Add TRIcare® CG to the heated water phase at 75 - 85ºC. Solubility reduced below pH 5, solubility can be improved by addition of emulsifiers or solvents like glycerin. Adjust final pH to 5.5 - 6.0 for best preservative efficacy and formulation stability.
For rinse-off formulations: Add TRIcare® CG to the heated water phase after addition of surfactants at 75 - 85ºC. Solubility can be improved by addition of solvents like glycerin.
For gels: Add TRIcare® CG to the heated water phase at 75 - 85ºC after addition of carbomer and before neutralization.
Formulation should be kept between pH range 3.0-6.5. Commonly used in conjunction with phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, or hydroxyacetophenone.
Recommended Usage Level: 0.5 - 2%
Appearance: Free flowing or agglomerated powder/Crystals
Solubility: Insoluble in water; Soluble in polar substances like 2-phenxyethanol, CCTG, etc.
pH compatibility: 3.0 - 6.5
