Description: Natural, biodegradable elastomer gel with enhanced compatibility with polar materials such as natural oils and organic sunscreens. Translucent gel, viscosity 100,000-300,000cP, non-volatile matter 61-67%. Water-insoluble.
CAS: 95912-86-0, 620-67-7,8001-79-4, 112-40-3, N/A
INCI Name: Coco-caprylate/caprate, triheptanoin, C9-12 alkane, dilinoleic acid/propanediol/PDI crosspolymer
Benefits:
- Natural silicone substitute with soft moisturizing feel, great emolliency, and luminous appearance
- Offers unique sensory aesthetics and skin feel
- Compatible with natural oils and various polar materials incl. sunscreens
- Stable carrier for active ingredients
- Can be formulated into oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions, anhydrous systems, and powders
- Fully biodegradable, COSMOS approved, and USDA BioPreferred (ASTM D6866 C14)
Use: Add to oil phase of all emulsion types. Typical use level: 5-95%. Can also be used pure directly on the skin. For external use only.
Compatibility:
- Dispersible: Glycerin, propylene glycol, octyldodecanol, castor oil, octyl palmitate, butyl lactate, homosalate, avobenzone, triglyceride, most plant oils (except jojoba oil and squalane), cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, natural waxes, paraffin,
- Not dispersible: Water, ethanol, most silicones (e.g. cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone), isododecane, polybutene, isostearyl palmitate
Storage: Store at room temperature. For long term storage, it is recommended to use glass packaging or co-extruded thick wall polyester, polyethylene terephthalate or phenolic type plastics when possible. Shelf life is three years.
Applications: Skin care, color cosmetics, body care, sun care, hair care.
Country of Origin: USA
Raw material source: Vegetable oils, coconut oil
Manufacture:
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO free
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
Documents:
SDS,
Fact Sheet,
Sample Recipe,
Certificate of Analysis