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Isoamyl Cocoate. TEGOSOFT® AC acts as an emollient. It is an ester of isoamyl alcohol and fatty acid of 100% vegetable origins which are sugar beet, palm and coconut. It is produced by the eco-efficient Evonik enzymatic process which yields a high-purity product.
Details
Product Type
Industry
Producer
Supplier
Chemical Composition
100%, Vegetable-based
Advantages
- It can be easily distributed on the skin
- it shows a quick absorption behavior without leaving a waxy film on the skin.
- imparts a light, non-oily skin feel in cosmetic emulsions
- Exhibits excellent compatibility in O/W and W/O emulsions
- Produced by an enzymatic process that leads to savings of > 60% on energy consumption and CO2 emission
Other Applications
Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
Toiletries (Shower & Bath, Oral care...) > Antiperspirants & deodorants
Sprayable emulsions, Natural cosmetic products
Storage
Store at max. 25 °C
Handling
Use Level:1 - 10%
It is NaTrue and Cosmos certified.
Technical data
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance Properties | |||
| Refractive index | 1.4370 - 1.4420 | at 20°C, GM-0120-01 | |
| Physical state | |||
| Appearance | |||
| Physical Properties | |||
| Water content | 0.2 | % | GM-0080-01 |
| Solubility | |||
| Pour point | -3 | ºC | |
| Surface tension | 28 | dynes/cm | at 25°C according to ring method |
| Density | 0.854 | g/ml | |
| Viscosity | 6 | cP | at 25 °C according to Höppler |
| Chemical Properties | |||
| Saponification number | 185 - 205 | mg KOH/g | GM-0030-01 |
| Acidity number | 1 | mg KOH/g | GM-0010-01 |