Alzo’s multifunctional esters sold under the Dermol, Wickenol, Bernel, Trivent, Elefac, Hetester trade names provide features and benefits that address market needs and industry trends with a wide range derived from vegetable and other natural sources.
Naturally Derived Esters
Made from totally natural feedstocks, these esters range from light to heavy emolliency with emulsification, pigment wetting and spreading properties.
| Beantree | *Methylheptyl Isostearate | L | ECOCERT, light dry non-oily feel; volatile silicone alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernel Ester TCC | *Tricaprylyl Citrate | M | waterproofing emollient; alternative for jojoba oil and squalane |
| BioMade BA-HS | Behenyl Cannabis Seedate | M | 55°C melt point solid; adds body and texture in emulsions and structure in sticks; naturally-derived alternative to synthetic waxes |
| BioMade C-HS | Capryl Cannabis Seedate | L | light and fast absorbing emollient that aids in a spreading with a dry, non-oily finish |
| BioMade HS-DD | Cannabis Seed Oil Dimer Dilinoleyl Ester/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer | M | polyester emollient and film former; provides outstanding adhesion and shine; excellent water-retention on skin, lips & hair; effective pigment-wetter |
| BioMade IS-HS | Isostearyl Cannabis Seedate | M | medium viscosity ester that spreads easily; provides cushioning to formulations with similar texture as hempseed oil |
| BioMade SA-HS | Stearyl Cannabis Seedate | M | 39°C melt point butter-like consistency achieved without hydrogenation; provides structure to emulsions & anhydrous formulas |
| Cupl NAT PG-6 | Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate (and) Polyglyceryl-6 Dicparate | M | PEG-free, 100% naturally derived, cold process solubilizer blend for fragrance and oils |
| Dermol 1818 | *Isostearyl Isostearate | M | substantive and film forming for lip and eye |
| Dermol CCAP | Coco Caprylate | L | fast spreading emollient for personal care applications and is a good alternative to volatile silicones |
| Dermol CO-CA | Coco Caprylate/Caprate | L | light ester derived from coconut and palm oils. It serves as a nongreasy skin conditioning agent with excellent emolliency and mosturizing properties |
| Dermol DG-318 | *Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate | H | excellent pigment disperant; prevents "sweating" of lipsticks and oil based make-up |
| Dermol DGDIS | *Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate | H | viscous and substantive; polar and non-polar solubility, adds sheen and luster |
| Dermol GRC | *Glyceryl Ricinoleate | M | velvety texture; adds body, opacity and sheen to hair and skin |
| Dermol IMIS | *Isopropyl Isostearate (and) *Methylheptyl Isostearate | L | unique blend of readily biodegradable emolllients which is an excellent alternative to cyclopentasiloxane |
| Dermol LL | *Lauryl Lactate | L | emolliency with penetration; excellent carrier for actives; viscosity boosting |
| Dermol M-5 | *Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | M | cost effective co-solvent and coupler, non-oily, penetrating with low irritation |
| Dermol MBDD | Mango Butter Dimer Dilinoleyl Esters/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer | M | viscous high mw polymeric ester; outstanding pigment wetting; substantive and enhanced shine |
| Dermol MM Waxenol 810 |
*Myristyl Myristate | M | 37º C melt point wax; substantivity, adds body and velvety feel |
| Dermol OE | *Oleyl Erucate | H | liquid wax; pigment spreading, adds sheen and luster to color cosmetics |
| Dermol TISC | *Triisostearyl Citrate | H | low freeze point with high viscosity; sheen, lubricity and gloss |
| Trivent Mango Butter | *Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter | M | 25º C - 38º C melt point; non-tacky; alternative to shea and cocoa butters |
| Trivent OC-G | *Tricaprylin | M | powdery feel; exceptional pigment wetter and binder |
| Wickenol 545 | Glucose Glutamate | M | humectant based on sugar and amino acid; water soluble; substantive |
Naturally Derived Waxes
Derived from natural feedstocks these semi-solid and solid igredients add body and structure to emulsions and stick formulations.
| PRODUCT | INCI NAME | FEEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dermol 1212 | Lauryl Laurate | M | plant derived waxy ester that reduces the greasy feel of hydrophobic systems and can help increase whiteness in emulsions |
| Dermowax BB | *Behenyl Behanate | H | 72ºC melt point; adds viscosity and substantivity to skin and hair |
| Dermol MM Waxenol 810 |
*Myristyl Myristate | M | 37º C melt point wax; substantivity, adds body and velvety feel |
| Dermowax SB | *Stearyl Behenate | H | 64-70º C melt point; bodying agent; high mw suggests low irritation |
| Dermowax SP | *Stearyl Palmitate | H | 59ºC melt point;thickener with emollient properties, adds whiteness and improves payoff in sticksr |
| Dermowax SS Hetester 412 |
*Stearyl Stearate | H | 58º C melt point; emulsifier, opacifier and thickener; adds sheen to hair and skin |
| Mulls 2218 | *Behenoyl Stearic Acid | H | 65-70ºC melt point w/o emulsifier; adds stability in o/w emulsions; synergy with Wickenol 535 as part of the Dermasperse MG Green emulsification system |
| Trivent Mango Butter | *Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter | M | 25º C - 38º C melt point; non-tacky; alternative to shea and cocoa butters |
Fatty Acid Esters
Derived from natural and synthetic feedstocks, these emollients impart skin feel ranging from heavy and lubricious to light and dry.
| PRODUCT | INCI NAME | FEEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernel Ester 2014 Dermol 2014 Wickenol 142 |
*Octyldodecyl Myristate | M | liquid wax with elegant emolliency and enhanced 'playtime' |
| Bernel Ester DISM Dermol DISM |
*Diisostearyl Malate | H | imparts gloss, sheen and lubricity; great pigment dispersing |
| Dermol 16-SS | Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate | M | slip without excessive sheen and luster |
| Dermol 185 | Isostearyl Neopentanoate | M | nongreasy, long chain substantive emolliency; substitute for mineral oil and binder for pressed powder |
| Dermol 2018 | Octyldodecy lIostearate | M | adds substantive emolliency and luxurious softness/silkiness on the skin |
| Dermol 2022 | *Octyldodecyl Behenate | H | C22 acid adds substantive silkiness and softness |
| Dermol 20-SS Trivent 20-SS |
*Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate | M | castor oil derived; substantive without sheen and luster |
| Dermol 816 Wickenol 155 |
Ethylhexyl Palmitate | M | cost effective, all purpose emollient; sheen without greasiness |
| Dermol 818 Wickenol 156 |
Ethylhexyl Stearate | M | excellent slip properties without excessive sheen and luster |
| Dermol BS | *Butyl Stearate | M | adds slip to mineral oil formulations; excellent pigment wetting |
| Dermol DO | *Decyl Oleate | H | substantive, moisturizing, non-greasy; ease of emulsification |
| Dermol GTR | Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate | M | excellent pigment wetting and co-solvency; softens resins and waxes |
| Dermol ICB | Isocetyl Behenate | M | odorless and tasteless; slip, lubricity for solids and barrier creams |
| Dermol ICM | Isocetyl Myristate | M | non-greasy silky skin feel; soluble in silicone and waxes |
| Dermol ICP | Isocetyl Palmitate | H | elegant silk conditioning for use in emulsions |
| Dermol ICS | Isocetyl Stearate | H | unique combination of high molecular weight and low freeze point |
| Dermol IDO Wickenol 144 |
*Isodecyl Oleate | H | spreading agent for bath oils; binder for pressed powders |
| Dermol IPIS Wickenol 131 |
*Isopropyl Isostearate | M | popular penetrating and substantive emollient for emulsions and solids |
| Dermol IPM Wickenol 101 |
*Isopropyl Myristate | M | popular cost effective solubilizer, film forming; non-oily after feel |
| Dermol IPP Wickenol 111 |
*Isopropyl Palmitate | M | popular cost effective solubilizer, film forming; non-oily after feel |
| Dermol ISP | Isostearyl Palmitate | M | lubricious emolliency; non-greasy; softness and spreadability |
| Dermol OGM | Octyldodecyl Glycol Meadowfoamate | M | solvency, penetration, slip without excess sheen |
| Dermol OLO Wickenol 143 |
*Oleyl Oleate | H | lubricious feel; adds luster and softness in emulsions |
| Dermol PGML | Propylene Glycol Laurate | M | emulsifier, solvent and plasticizer for polymers, resins and waxes |
| Dermol PGR | *Propylene Glycol Ricinoleate | H | castor oil derived pigment dispersant for color and skin care |
| Dermol TDS | Isotridecyll Stearate | M | provides slip without excessive sheen and luster |
| Hetester HCA | *Glyceryl Triacetyl Hydroxystearate | H | film forming; adds body, gloss and wear to mascaras and foundations (meltpoint) |
| Hetester HSS | Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate | M | imparts lubricious emolliency and is an outstanding pigment dispersant |
| Hetester ISS | *Isostearyl Stearoyl Stearate | M | substantive pigment binder, adds softness and silkiness to hair and skin |
| Wickenol 139 | *Octydodecyl Erucate | H | replacement for jojoba oil; lubricious skin feel |
| Wickenol 171 | *Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate | H | replenishes skin lipids stripped away by surfactants; "refatting" emollient |
Alpha Hydroxy Acid Esters
Derived from natural and synthetic feedstocks, these emollients impart skin feel ranging from heavy and lubricious to light and dry.
| PRODUCT | INCI NAME | FEEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citmol 316 | Triisocetyl Citrate | H | viscous mineral oil and castor oil replacement; pigment dispersant |
| Citmol 320 | *Trioctyldodecyl Citrate | H | viscous mineral oil and castor oil replacement; pigment dispersant |
| Dermol 23L | *C12-13 Alkyl Lactate | L | alcohol soluble for use in colognes and after shaves: adds luster to hair |
| Dermol 25L | *C12-15 Alkyl Lactate | L | luster and body to hair and skin; plasticizer with low cloud and freeze points |
| Dermol CL | *Cetyl Lactate | M | soft wax; builds viscosity in emulsions; ideal for lip and make-up |
| Dermol ISL-R | *Isostearyl Lactate | M | ester for make-up remover formulations, soluble in silicones |
| Dermol LL | *Lauryl Lactate | L | emolliency with penetration; excellent carrier for actives; viscosity boosting |
| Dermol ML Wickenol 506 |
*Myristyl Lactate | H | 28-34º C melt point wax; adds increased viscosity in emulsions |
| Dermol OL | Oleyl Lactate | M | OH groups facilitate spreading; and cushioning to skin |
Glycerin Derived Esters
Water and oil soluble emollients derived from fruits with gloss enhancement, humectancy and solvency properties.
| PRODUCT | INCI NAME | FEEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dermol G-7CT | Glycereth-7 Citrate | M | water soluble o/w emulsifier; gloss, sheen and humectancy |
| Dermol G-7GL | Glycereth-7 Glycolate | M | excellent coupler for hydro-alcoholic systems |
| Dermol G-7LC | Glycereth-7 Lactate | M | soluble in polar and non-polar solvents; velvety skin feel |
| Dermol G-7ML | Glycereth-7 Malate | M | excellent pigment wetting and dispersing properties |
| Dermol GDL | Glycerol Dilaurate | skin conditioning agent, emollient and emulsifyig surfactant for skin and makeup formulations | |
| Dermol GL-7A | *Glycereth-Triacetate | M | water soluble solubilizer for DHA |
| Dermol GL-7CC | Glycereth-7 Capryllate-Caprate | M | non-ionic emulsifier/solubilizer for hydroohobic ingredients; provides foam and smooth sskin feel |
| Dermol L-45 | Glycereth-5 Lactate | M | water soluble, penetrating, ideal for hydro-alcholic formulations |
Benzoate and Salicylate Esters
Aromatic structures with high refractive indices that have clarifying, plasticizing and solvency features.
| PRODUCT | INCI NAME | FEEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernel Ester 126 Dermol 126 |
*Laureth-2 Benzoate | L | RI (1.468) coupling agent for hydro-alcoholic systems and fragrances |
| Dermol 25-B | C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | M | RI (1.474) cost effective solvent and solubilizer for skin care and color |
| Dermol BOSA | Butyloctyl Salicylate | M | RI (1.491) helps improve the aesthetics and performance of sunscreens |
| Dermol DPG-2B | *Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate | M | RI (1.5220) outstanding solvency for use in clear antiperspirants |
| Dermol DPGB | Dipropylene Glycol Benzoate | M | RI (1.505); plasticizer for polymers, waxes and organic sunscreens |
| Dermol G-76 | Glycereth-7 Benzoate | M | RI (1.493); water dispersible coupler for hydro-alcoholic systems |
| Dermol ICSA | Isocetyl Salicylate | M | RI (1.485); plasticizer for polymers, waxes and organic sunscreens |
| Dermol IDSA | Isodecyl Salicylate | M | RI (1.493); plasticizer for polymers, waxes and organic sunscreens |
| Dermol NSA | C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate | M | RI (1.483); plasticizer for polymers, waxes and organic sunscreens |
| Dermol PGB | *Propylene Glycol Benzoate | M | RI (1.524); unique plasticizing properties for resins, polymers, and waxes |
| Dermol TDSA | *Tridecyl Salicylate | M | RI (1.489); unique solvency; plasticizer for resins, polymers and sunscreens |
Branched Chain Esters
Derived from non-linear alcohols and/or acids which facilitate rub-in and impart spreading, slip and lubricity.
| PRODUCT | INCI NAME | FEEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernel Ester CO Dermol 168 Trivent OC-16 HP |
*Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | M | safe for eye area; silky feel; ideal for eye shadows and mascaras |
| Dermol 89 | *Ethylhexyl Isononanoate | L | popular quick drying cost effective alternative for volatile silicones |
| Dermol 99 Wickenol 151 |
*Isononyl Isononanoate | L | popular quick drying silky feel ester alternative for volatile silicones |
| Dermol 109 Wickenol 152 |
Isodecyl Isononanoate | L | quick drying alternative for volatile silicones, reduces greasiness |
| Dermol 139 Wickenol 153 |
*Isotridecyl Isononanoate | L | adds matte finish in make-up, quick drying skin feel |
| Dermol 189 | Isostearyl Isononanoate | M | penetrating; excellent solubilizer and plasticizer |
| Dermol 689 | *Cetearyl Isononanoate | H | odorless and colorless; adds adhesion and waterproofing |
| Dermol 1012 | Laureth-2 Ethylhexanoate | M | self - emulsifying dispersant for bath and hydro-alcoholic systems |
| Dermol G-38-E | Glyceryl Triethylhexanoate | M | non-tacky film former; penetration and co-solvency |
| Dermol HD | *Hexyl Decanoate (proposed) | M | low mw alternative for volatile silicones; detackifying properties |
| Dermol JOBA | Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate | H | replacement for jojoba oil, adds adhesion and waterproofing |
| Dermol TDTM | Tridecyl Trimalitate | H | substantive high viscosity emollient that provides lubricity and cushion |
| Hetester FAO | *C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate | L | alternative to IPM; electrolyte stability; reduces stick hardness |
| Trivent OC-13 | Tridecyl Ethylhexanoate | L | light moisturizing; low viscosity with good penetration properties |
Monohydric Alcoholic Esters
Multifunctional esters ranging from light and fast drying solvency and plasticizing to heavy and lubricious emolliency.
| PRODUCT | INCI NAME | FEEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernel Ester 105 Trivent NP-10 Wickenol 177 |
*Isodecyl Neopentanoate | L | volatile silicone alternative, reduces greasiness of mineral oil |
| Bernel Ester 185 Wickenol 150 |
*Isostearyl Neopentanoate | M | mineral oil alternative; substantive; ideal for eye products due to low irritation |
| Bernel Ester 284 | Diethylhexyl Fumerate | M | an odorless, tasteless ester, imparts gloss, sheen and lubricity with a minimum of oiliness. |
| Bernel Ester DCM | *Dicaprylyl Maleate | L | cost effective solubilizer for avobenzone and oxybenzone |
| Bernel Ester DID Dermol DID |
*Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate | H | viscous skin barrier and film forming properties for lip, eye and skin |
| Bernel Ester DISD Dermol DISD |
Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate | H | skin barrier and film forming properties for skin and color formulations |
| Bernel Ester DOM Dermol DOM |
*Diethylhexyl Malate | M | solubilizer for benzophenones; coupler for fragrance and hydro-alcoholic systems |
| Dermol 135 Trivent NP-13 |
Tridecyl Neopentanoate | M | carbomer wetter; dispersant for inorganic sunscreens and solubilizer for organic sunscreens |
| Dermol 145 | *Myristyl Neopentanoate | M | low freeze point, non-greasy mineral oil alternative |
| Dermol DCC | Dicaprylyl Carbonate | L | outstanding solubilizer for organic sunscreens and as a pigment dispersant for inorganic UV filters |
| Dermol DIA | *Diisopropyl Adipate | L | cost effective dry emollient for use in hydro-alcoholic and AP/Deo products |
| Dermol DIBA | *Diisobutyl Adipate | L | light dry emollient for use in pigmented products as a wetting agent and in lip care products for gloss. |
| Dermol DIPS | Diisopropyl Sebacate | M | solvency, lubricity, fast spreading and penetration properties |
| Dermol DOM | Diethyhexyl Malate | M | silky feel emollient znd excellent fragrance coupler; promotes cleaity in hydro-alcoholic formulations |
| Dermol DOM-E | *Diethylhexyl Maleate | M | non-greasy spreading agent to improve feel of sunscreens |
| Dermol DOS Trivent DOS |
Diethylhexyl Sebacate | L | light dry emollient for use in pigmented products as a wetting agent and in lip care products for gloss. |
| Dermol MP | Myristyl Propionate | M | softens and smoothes the skin with excellent solvent and slip properties |
| Dermol OPG Wickenol 160 |
*Ethylhexyl Pelargonate | M | oil-free option to reduce greasiness of mineral oil and petrolatum |
| Elefac I-205 | *Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate | L | ELINCS, SPF booster; organic sunscreens solubilizer; TiO2 and ZnO pigment wetter. |
| Hetester PCA | *Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate | M | forms o/w emulsions at room temperature; anti-chalking agent in AP/Deo |
| Hetester PHA | Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate | L | o/w or w/o emulsifier; emulsifies 2x its weight in oil |
| Hetester PMA | Propylene Glycol Myristyl Ether Acetate | M | cost effective with light dry feel; solvency and plasticizing |
| Wickenol 159 | *Diethyhexyl Succinate | L | imparts soft and non-greasy skin feel: adds lubricity to shave products |
Polyhydric Alcohol Esters
Long carbon chain emollients with solvency and emulsification properties, adds playtime and cushioning after feel.
| PRODUCT | INCI NAME | FEEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernel Ester NPDC Dermol NGDC |
*Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate | M | low viscosity solubilizer; plasticizer for polymers and resins |
| Dermol M-20 | *Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | M | popular solvent, emulsifier and fragrance coupler |
| Dermol NGDH | *Neopentyl Glycol Diiheptanoate | M | functions as a non-aqueous skin-softening agent (emollient) and formulary thickening agent |
| Dermol NGDI | *Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate | M | low viscosity solubilizer; plasticizer for polymers and resins |
| Dermol NGDO | *Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate | M | low viscosity solubilizer; plasticizer for polymers and resins |
| Dermol PDH | *PEG-4 Diheptanoate | M | wetting and coupling agent; low freeze point; pigment dispersant |
| Dermol PETIS | *Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate | M | heavy rich emolliency; ideal for wipes and make up removers |
| Dermol PETO-E Trivent PE-48 |
*Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate | M | popular substantive ester with extended wear properties; adds "wet" look in anhydrous products |
Specialty Pastes and Waxes
Low to high melt point emollients and emulsifiers which add body, texture and structure to emulsions, gels and sticks.
| PRODUCT | INCI NAME | FEEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupl PIC | *PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate | M | 38º C melt point water and oil soluble o/w emulsifier; unique fragrance solubilizer |
| Dermol CA | *Cetyl Acetate | M | 20º C-30º C melt point; adds body to low oil phase emulsions with sheen and luster |
| Dermol CP Dermowax CP Waxenol 816 |
*Cetyl Palmitate | M | 48º C melt point; spermaceti alternative; adds body and structure to sticks and emulsions |
| Dermol CTR | *Cetyl Ricinoleate | M | 25º C- 30º C melt point semi solid; ideal for pigmented products |
| Dermol M-27 | *Glyceryl Triundecanoate | H | 28º C melt point; consistency of cocoa butter |
| Dermowax A-33 | PEG-8 Stearate (and) Glyceryl Stearate | M | 28º C melt point; self-emulsifying nonionic melting point modifier and stiffening agent |
| Dermowax EGDS | Glycol Distearate | M | used to produce pearlescent effects as well as a moisturizer |
| Dermowax EGMS | Glycol Stearate | M | emulsifying, opacifying and pearling agent and also used as a thickener and viscosity controller |
| Dermowax ISB | Isostearyl Behenate | H | odorless and tasteless; adds slip and lubricity to skin and hair |
| Dermowax PGHS | Propylene Glycol Hydrohystearate | M | emollient, thickener and emulsifier (W/O); forms occlusive barrier and reduces transepidermal water loss |
| Dermowax PGMS | Propylene Glycol Stearate | M | 37º C melt point; water and alcohol miscible |
| Hetester SSS | Stearyl Stearoyl Stearate | M | 53º C melt point; solid emollient for use in stick products |
| Marrix 222 | Dibehenyl Fumarate | M | used for gelling and/or hardening oils and water-in-oil emulsions |
| Marrix SF | *Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate | M | ELINCS; melts at 32º C- 42º C, non-irritating; thick to thin viscosity upon rub out |
| Waxenol 801 | *Arachidyl Propionate | M | 37º C- 43º C melt point; alternative to lanolin; enhanced pigment payout |
| Waxenol 821 | *Synthetic Beeswax | M | 62º C melt point replacement for beeswax; adds structure and body |
Specialty Blended Esters
Custom mixtures which serve as alternatives to silicones, mineral oil and isopropyl esters.
| PRODUCT | INCI NAME | FEEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dermacet AC | Cetyl Acetate & Acetylated Lanolin | M | elegant emollient used in lip products and facial make-up formulations |
| Dermol 489 | *Diethylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate/ Diisononanoate | M | cost effective; excellent solubility and good penetration; reduces tack |
| Dermol 866 | Diethylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate/ Diisononanoate (and) Ethylhexyl Isononanoate | L | non-oily feel with excellent solubility in silicones, oils and esters |
| Dermol ALFA | Isostearyl Citrate/ Glycolate/Lactate/Malate | M | blend of AHA acids esters, imparts sheen and lubricity |
| Minno 21 | *Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate (and) Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate | H | pigment wetter for TiO2 and ZnO; aids in SPF boosting; mineral oil replacement |
| Minno 41 | *Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate (and) Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate | H | pigment wetter for TiO2 and ZnO; aids in SPF boosting; mineral oil replacement |
| Wickenol 161 | *Diethylhexyl Adipate (and) Ethylhexyl Palmitate (and) Ethylhexyl Stearate | M | cost effective IPM alternative; colorless and odorless |
| Wickenol 163 | *Ethylhexyl Stearate (and) Ethylhexyl Palmitate (and) Diethylhexyl Adipate | M | cost effective IPM alternative; excellent fragrance extender; replacement for mineral spirits |
Emollient Specialties
Versatile materials that provide conditioning and functionality to skin and hair.
| PRODUCT | INCI NAME | FEEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloxe MG-20 | *Methyl Gluceth-20 | M | popular and cost effective emollient and emulsifier |
| Dermol CG | *Caprylyl Glycol | M | formulation stabilizer and viscosity regulator; used as part of a preservative blend |
| Paramul J | *Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth 20 | L | popular and cost effective non-ionic emulsifier |
| Trivalin SF | *Ethoxydiglycol | L | oil and water soluble solvent; spreading agent for DHA; aids in actives delivery |
| Wickenol 707 | *PPG-30 Cetyl Ether | L | emollient for hydro-alcoholic formulations; adds body to foam |
KEY:
* IECIC listed(Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China)
L Light Feel
M Medium Feel
H Heavy Feel