Evicide® G 8 eco

Natural Caprylyl Glycol: The Most Powerful Antimicrobial in the Evicide® Glycol Family

Evicide® G 8 eco is a natural, palm-derived Caprylyl Glycol from evident ingredients, available in RSPO Mass Balance quality. The most potent antimicrobial in the Evicide® glycol series, it delivers very good broad-spectrum efficacy against bacteria, yeast and mold at very low use levels, while simultaneously functioning as a moisturizer, skin conditioner, viscosity regulator and penetration enhancer. Its amphiphilic structure drives both its antimicrobial mode of action and its ability to enhance delivery of active ingredients into deeper skin layers. pH-independent and oil soluble, it pairs synergistically with organic acids and other diols to enable robust, consumer-friendly preservation systems without traditional preservatives.

Key Features

• Highest antimicrobial efficacy in the Evicide® glycol family; very good performance against Gram+, Gram-, yeast and mold
• MIC data: active against E. coli (0.63%), S. aureus (1.25%), P. aeruginosa (0.63%), C. albicans (0.31%), A. brasiliensis (0.16%)
• ISO Grade A demonstrated at 0.15% in combination with Evicide® GMCY 0.7% at pH 7.0
• Strong synergistic and boosting effect with organic acids and other diols
• Moisturizer, skin conditioner and viscosity regulator in addition to antimicrobial activity
• Potent penetration enhancer supporting delivery of actives into deeper skin layers
• Can be used directly as a solubilizer for lipophilic actives and extracts
• Natural origin, COSMOS and NATRUE approved; available in RSPO MB quality
• pH-independent

Applications

Creams, lotions, serums, toners, gels and cleansers, both leave-on and rinse-off. Dose-dependent functionality: at 0.7% delivers moisturization with full preservative effect; at 0.5% functions as moisturizer and preservative booster; at 0.3% functions as moisturizer and penetration enhancer. Can be mixed directly with lipophilic actives or extracts as a solubilizer.

Technical Information

• INCI: Caprylyl Glycol
• Appearance: White waxy solid at 20°C; clear colorless liquid when melted (approx. 30°C; warm to 40°C for handling)
• Recommended Use Level: 0.3–0.7%
• pH Range: pH-independent
• Solubility: Water soluble up to 0.3%; oil soluble

Why Choose Evicide® G 8 eco

Within the 1,2-alkanediol family, antimicrobial efficacy increases with chain length while water solubility decreases. Caprylyl Glycol sits at the high-efficacy end of that spectrum, making Evicide® G 8 eco the go-to choice when maximum antimicrobial performance is the priority. At use levels as low as 0.15% in combination with Evicide® GMCY, it achieves ISO Grade A preservative efficacy at pH 7.0, opening the door to genuinely mild, paraben-free systems. Its natural, RSPO-certified palm origin and COSMOS/NATRUE approval make it fully compatible with certified organic formulations. For formulators seeking to replace traditional preservatives without compromising safety or consumer appeal, Evicide® G 8 eco delivers where it counts.