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Stearyl Heptanoate. It acts as an emollient. It is of vegetal origin and melts at body temperature.
Details
CAS
66009-41-4, 18312-31-7
Product Type
Industry
Producer
Supplier
Chemical Composition
100%, Vegetable based
Advantages
- gives a silky but non-oily skin feel
- has low occlusivity
- It is water resistant and oxidation stable
- Especially suitable for skin care products
- Quickly absorbed
Other Applications
Creams, lotions & gels
Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care) > Body care > Massage products/Body Oils
Handling
Complies with REACH, JSQI, SFDA, AICS, IECSC, DSL, NDSL.
Technical data
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance Properties | |||
| Color (Hazen) | <50 | GM_0140_01 | |
| Appearance | Transparent | ||
| Physical state | |||
| Physical Properties | |||
| Viscosity | 4 | cP | according to Höppler (mPas) at 50 °C |
| Viscosity | 5 | cP | according to Höppler (mPas) at 40 °C |
| Viscosity | 7 | cP | according to Höppler (mPas) at 30 °C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water | ||
| Solubility | |||
| Thermal Properties | |||
| Melting point | 28 | ºC | |
| Chemical Properties | |||
| Saponification number | 140 - 161 | mg KOH/g | GM_0030_04 |
| Iodine Value | <2 | GM_0050_01 | |
| Hydroxyl number | <10 | mg KOH/g | GM_0020_01 |
| Acidity number | <1 | mg KOH/g | GM_0010_01 |