Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Manufactured By
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Use Level
- 1 - 5% as petrolatum replacement, 10+% in anhydrous products
- Recommended Uses
- Transparent products as a petrolatum replacement
- Transparent anhydrous products to build viscosity and improve stability
Properties
- Physical Form
- Soluble In
- Odor
- Very light, Characteristic
- Appearance
- Transparent, light yellow gel
- Insoluble in
- Water, Absolute Ethanol, Di/cyclomethicone, 1,2 propanediol
- Soluble in
- Vegetable Oils, Mixed glycerides, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Isostearic acid, Oleic acid, Isostearyl isostearate, Glycerol triisostearate
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Application pH Range 3 - 8 - - Application Temperature Range 25 - 80 °C - - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Appearance Transparent, light yellow gel - - Form Gel - - Insoluble in Water - - Melting Point min. 75 °C - Odor Very light characteristic odor - - pH Value (1:20 in water emulsion) 4.6 - 6.6 - - Specific Gravity 0.9 - 1.1 g/ml - - Microbiological Values
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Bacterial Count min. 100 cfu/g - - Formulation Guidelines
Formulate at pH range of 3-8 and temperature range of 25⁰C - 80⁰C.
- Product Properties
- Equivalent water repellency and TEWL to petrolatum with a less greasy, less tacky feel.
- Reduces expensive natural waxes in anhydrous formulations.
- Increases melting temperature of anhydrous products, when compared to using petrolatum.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
21 kg pails or 195 kg drums
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 1 year
- Storage and Shelf Life Information
Store below 21°C in sealed containers. Shelf life is 1 year from ship date.