COSMACOL
The COSMACOL product line, which are a-hydroxy acids, provides different spreada-bility, texture, moisturizing, and pigment distribution effects in formulations. In particular, these ingredients are suitable for products targeted for different types of skin and hair, from dry to greasy. Applications include baby products, bath products, sunscreen, antiperspirants and deodorants, shaving products, cosmetics, and hair styling products.
| Features may include: (vary by product) | Mild keratolytic emollients; wetting and dispersing agents; differing soft and non-greasy sensorial experiences; sebum regulators; pore minimizers; viscosity regulators (for creams and lotions); stability improvers (for lipsticks and pencils); thickeners (for rinse-off products); spreading agents (for lipstick and make-up); solvents (for sunscreen filters); body odour reducers |
| Regional Availability: | Global |
| Regulatory & Compliance: | Contact our sales team for region specific compliance & regulatory information. |
| Trade Name | COSMACOL EBL | COSMACOL ECI | COSMACOL EMI | COSMACOL ELI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCI NAME | C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate | Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate | C12-13 Alkyl Lactate |
| Synonyms: | Benzoic acid, C12-15-alkyl esters | Butanedioic acid, hydroxy, di-(C12-C13) alkyl esters | bis(C12-C13)alkyl-2-hydroxybutandioate | Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, C12-13-branched-alkyl esters |
| CAS No.: | 68411-27-8 | 149144-85-4 | 149144-85-4 | 1471312-26-1 |
| Appearance @ 20 °C | Clear liquid | Clear liquid | Clear liquid | Clear liquid |
| Purity as ester (wt %) | 90 min. | 90 min. | 90 min. | 88 min. |
| Free Alcohol (wt %) | 10 max. | 10 max. | 10 max. | 12 max. |
| Water content (wt %) | 0.5 max. | 0.5 max. | 0.5 max. | 0.5 max. |
| Colour (APHA) | 50 max. | 50 max. | 50 max. | 50 max. |
| Acid number (mg KOH/g) | 3.0 max. | 3.0 max. | 3.0 max. | 3.0 max. |
| Flash point (C°) | Approx. 190 | Approx. 178 | Approx. 174 | Approx. 156 |
| Pour point (C°) | Approx. –27 | Approx. –51 | Approx. –51 | Approx.< –55 |
| Viscosity @ 20 °C (mPa·s) | Approx. 16 | Approx. 137 | Approx. 88 | Approx. 21 |
| Density @ 20 °C (g/ml) | Approx. 0.9333 | Approx. 0.9333 | Approx. 0.9333 | Approx. 0.923 |
| Total aerobic microbial count (CFU/g) | 100 max. | 100 max. | 100 max. | 100 max. |
| Total yeasts/moulds count (CFU/g) | 10 max. | 10 max. | 10 max. | 10 max. |
| Recommended use level | Hair care 1%-2%; Skin care 3%-5%; Sun care 3%-5%; Cleansing lotion 1%-5% | Skin care 3%-6%; Make-up 4%-15%; Deodorants 1%-3%; Sun care 3%-6% | Skin care 3%-5%; Make-up 5%-15%; Hair conditioner .5%-2%; Shampoo .3% | Skin care 3%-5%; Make-up 5%-20%; Deodorants 2%; Rinse-off .3%-1% |
Trade Name
INCI NAME
COSMACOL EBL
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE
COSMACOL ECI
Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate
COSMACOL EMI
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
COSMACOL ELI
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
Trade Name
Synonyms:
COSMACOL EBL
Benzoic acid, C12-15-alkyl esters
COSMACOL ECI
Butanedioic acid, hydroxy, di-(C12-C13) alkyl esters
COSMACOL EMI
bis(C12-C13)alkyl-2-hydroxybutandioate
COSMACOL ELI
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, C12-13-branched-alkyl esters
Trade Name
CAS No.:
COSMACOL EBL
68411-27-8
COSMACOL ECI
149144-85-4
COSMACOL EMI
149144-85-4
COSMACOL ELI
1471312-26-1
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Appearance @ 20 °C
COSMACOL EBL
Clear liquid
COSMACOL ECI
Clear liquid
COSMACOL EMI
Clear liquid
COSMACOL ELI
Clear liquid
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Purity as ester (wt %)
COSMACOL EBL
90 min.
COSMACOL ECI
90 min.
COSMACOL EMI
90 min.
COSMACOL ELI
88 min.
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Free Alcohol (wt %)
COSMACOL EBL
10 max.
COSMACOL ECI
10 max.
COSMACOL EMI
10 max.
COSMACOL ELI
12 max.
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Water content (wt %)
COSMACOL EBL
0.5 max.
COSMACOL ECI
0.5 max.
COSMACOL EMI
0.5 max.
COSMACOL ELI
0.5 max.
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Colour (APHA)
COSMACOL EBL
50 max.
COSMACOL ECI
50 max.
COSMACOL EMI
50 max.
COSMACOL ELI
50 max.
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Acid number (mg KOH/g)
COSMACOL EBL
3.0 max.
COSMACOL ECI
3.0 max.
COSMACOL EMI
3.0 max.
COSMACOL ELI
3.0 max.
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Flash point (C°)
COSMACOL EBL
Approx. 190
COSMACOL ECI
Approx. 178
COSMACOL EMI
Approx. 174
COSMACOL ELI
Approx. 156
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Pour point (C°)
COSMACOL EBL
Approx. –27
COSMACOL ECI
Approx. –51
COSMACOL EMI
Approx. –51
COSMACOL ELI
Approx.< –55
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Viscosity @ 20 °C (mPa·s)
COSMACOL EBL
Approx. 16
COSMACOL ECI
Approx. 137
COSMACOL EMI
Approx. 88
COSMACOL ELI
Approx. 21
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Density @ 20 °C (g/ml)
COSMACOL EBL
Approx. 0.9333
COSMACOL ECI
Approx. 0.9333
COSMACOL EMI
Approx. 0.9333
COSMACOL ELI
Approx. 0.923
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Total aerobic microbial count (CFU/g)
COSMACOL EBL
100 max.
COSMACOL ECI
100 max.
COSMACOL EMI
100 max.
COSMACOL ELI
100 max.
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Total yeasts/moulds count (CFU/g)
COSMACOL EBL
10 max.
COSMACOL ECI
10 max.
COSMACOL EMI
10 max.
COSMACOL ELI
10 max.
Trade Name
COSMACOL EBL
COSMACOL ECI
COSMACOL EMI
COSMACOL ELI
Trade Name
Recommended use level
COSMACOL EBL
Hair care 1%-2%; Skin care 3%-5%; Sun care 3%-5%; Cleansing lotion 1%-5%
COSMACOL ECI
Skin care 3%-6%; Make-up 4%-15%; Deodorants 1%-3%; Sun care 3%-6%
COSMACOL EMI
Skin care 3%-5%; Make-up 5%-15%; Hair conditioner .5%-2%; Shampoo .3%
COSMACOL ELI
Skin care 3%-5%; Make-up 5%-20%; Deodorants 2%; Rinse-off .3%-1%
| Trade Name | COSMACOL ECL |
|---|---|
| INCI NAME | Tri-C14-15 Alkyl Citrate |
| Synonyms: | 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tris(C14-15-alkyl) esters |
| CAS No.: | 222721-94-0 |
| Appearance @ 20 °C | White flakes |
| Purity as ester (wt %) | 90 min. |
| Free Alcohol (wt %) | 10 max. |
| Water content (wt %) | 0.5 max. |
| Colour (APHA) | – |
| Acid number (mg KOH/g) | 3.0 max. |
| Flash point (C°) | >125 |
| Pour point (C°) | – |
| Refractive index (nD20) | – |
| Viscosity @ 20 °C (mPa·s) | – |
| Density @ 20 °C (g/ml) | Approx. 890 |
| Total aerobic microbial count (CFU/g) | 100 max. |
| Total yeasts/moulds count (CFU/g) | 10 max. |
| Recommended use level | Skin care 3%-5%; Sun care 2%-5%; Lipsticks, eye pencils 4%-10% |
Trade Name
INCI NAME
COSMACOL ECL
Tri-C14-15 Alkyl Citrate
Trade Name
Synonyms:
COSMACOL ECL
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tris(C14-15-alkyl) esters
Trade Name
CAS No.:
COSMACOL ECL
222721-94-0
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Appearance @ 20 °C
COSMACOL ECL
White flakes
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Purity as ester (wt %)
COSMACOL ECL
90 min.
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Free Alcohol (wt %)
COSMACOL ECL
10 max.
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Water content (wt %)
COSMACOL ECL
0.5 max.
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Colour (APHA)
COSMACOL ECL
–
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Acid number (mg KOH/g)
COSMACOL ECL
3.0 max.
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Flash point (C°)
COSMACOL ECL
>125
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Pour point (C°)
COSMACOL ECL
–
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Refractive index (nD20)
COSMACOL ECL
–
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Viscosity @ 20 °C (mPa·s)
COSMACOL ECL
–
Trade Name
Density @ 20 °C (g/ml)
COSMACOL ECL
Approx. 890
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Total aerobic microbial count (CFU/g)
COSMACOL ECL
100 max.
Trade Name
Total yeasts/moulds count (CFU/g)
COSMACOL ECL
10 max.
Trade Name
COSMACOL ECL
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Recommended use level
COSMACOL ECL
Skin care 3%-5%; Sun care 2%-5%; Lipsticks, eye pencils 4%-10%
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