Emollients
Ester emollients for sensory profile and spreadability — from light, dry types such as C12-15 alkyl benzoate through to rich esters for lipsticks and water-resistant formulations. Each emollient is listed with its CAS number, a short characterisation and RSPO availability.
Emollients
| INCI | Description | CAS No. | RSPO Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUTYL STEARATE | Rich ester giving substantiveness to the skin; recommended for lipsticks, dry products and conditioning agents | 85408-76-0 | Conventional / RSPO-MB |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | Light emollient with excellent solubilizing properties for UV filters; recommended for sun care products and hydrating creams | 68411-27-8 | — |
| CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE | Emollient and film former with high spreadability, water repellency and good wetting properties for dry skin; also as hair conditioning agent | 90411-68-0 | RSPO-MB |
| CETEARYL ISONONANOATE | Emollient and fatting agent with a soft but not greasy touch on the skin; mostly used for wet wipes | 111937-03-2 | Conventional / RSPO-MB |
| DIBUTYL ADIPATE | High polarity emollient ester, with low refracting index, dry touch and good spreadability; high performing solubilizer for organic UV filters, film-former and plasticizer | 105-99-7 | — |
| DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE | Light ester used to replace silicone oils; suitable for deodorants, make-up products and fragrances | 6938-94-9 | — |
| DIISOSTEARYL MALATE | Rich and glossy emollient used as wetting agent and dispersant for powders and pigments; recommended for lipsticks, eyeshadows and blushes | 67763-18-2 | — |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | Emollient and fatting agent with a soft but not greasy touch on the skin; recommended for creams, lotions and oils | 29806-73-3 | Conventional / RSPO-MB |
| ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE | Universal emollient with good spreadability and light texture; suitable for skin care and make-up products | 91031-48-0 | Conventional / RSPO-MB |
| ISOCETYL STEARATE | Emollient with soft and velvety after feel; recommended for light textured daily creams | 25339-09-7 | Conventional / RSPO-MB |
| ISONONYL ISONONANOATE | Light emollient giving a soft and silky sensation on the skin; suitable for skin care, sun care and make-up products (blushes) | 59219-71-5 | Conventional / RSPO-MB |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | Light emollient with dry touch and high absorbability; good solubilizing properties towards lipophilic active principles and fatty colorants | 110-27-0 | Conventional / RSPO-MB |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | Branched light emollient with dry touch and high absorbability; high spreadability and very low after feel on the skin | 142-91-6 | Conventional / RSPO-MB |
| OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE | Emollient with a long-lasting soft feel on the skin; recommended for daily creams and make-up formulations | 90052-75-8 | Conventional / RSPO-MB |
| PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE | Water soluble ethoxylated surfactant with softening and solubilizing properties; suitable for hair dyes, shampoos and body care products | 68201-46-7 | — |
Gilsolide®
| Product | INCI | Description | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilsolide® CN | Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Glyceryl Olivate, C13-14 Alkane | Manufactured from vegetable-derived raw materials and completely biodegradable. Imparts dry and silky textures and, thanks to olive oil derivatives, is appreciated for its moisturizing properties. | COSMOS |
| Gilsolide® HVN | C13-14 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Glyceryl Olivate | A highly dry and spreading emollient oil, manufactured from vegetable-derived raw materials and completely biodegradable. Also a very good dispersing agent for sun filters. | COSMOS |
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