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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 1456887-14-1
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Key Features and Benefits
LIPEX® SheaSolve™ Key Features and Benefits are as mentioned below:
- This eco-friendly shea-derived emollient ester offers excellent wetting, dispersing and solubilizing properties for all types of UV filters and pigments, making it ideal for sun care, UV protection skin care, and color cosmetics.
- LIPEX® SheaSolve™ effectively solves complex challenges, such as combining appealing textures and other sensory benefits with high loads of UV filters and color pigments.
- It also shows SPF-boosting properties when used with mineral UV filters.
- Its low viscosity, high polarity and good solubilizing properties mean you can combine it with other ingredients for functional use across various cosmetic applications and formats, including stick and sprayable formulations.
- Derived from sustainable shea and containing 100% carbon from renewable sources, LIPEX® SheaSolve™ is produced using energy-saving catalysts and processes and is also suitable for cold processing.
LIPEX® SheaSolve™ for Sun Care and UV applications:
- Good solubilizing and dispersion capacity for both organic and inorganic UV filters make LIPEX® SheaSolve™ suitable for use in all types of sun care where a high SPF in combination with good esthetics is essential.
- Comparative studies on LIPEX® SheaSolve™ show effects on providing lower viscosity to dispersions containing high levels of mineral filters. The lower viscosity translates into a better wetting of the particles, which means the dispersant secures a lower agglomeration, making it more efficient than other natural or synthetic emollients such as C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate. The resulting benefits include lower ghosting, better absorption, and improved finish in formulations.
- The in-vitro study shows that when used with mineral UV filters LIPEX® SheaSolve™ provides an SPF boosting effect vs the other alternatives. By delivering above the expected SPF value (in this case, 28), formulators can be confident that they can reach the SPF value needed without adding more mineral filters.
LIPEX® SheaSolve™ for Color cosmetic applications:
- Our eco-friendly shea-derived emollient ester provides optimal pigment dispersion and wetting, creating low viscosity and homogeneous dispersions.
- Comparative studies on Lipex SheaSolve show effects on consistently providing more flowable and lower viscosity dispersions containing high loads of color pigments than commonly used alternatives.
The image shows 20% yellow iron oxide dispersions in different emollients. The LIPEX® SheaSolve™ dispersion is flowable, the caprylic/capric triglyceride dispersion is thicker but also flowable, and the C12-15 alkyl benzoate dispersion doesn’t flow.
- The lower viscosity makes laboratory handling and upscaling easier and indicates better wetting of the particles, which leads to less agglomeration.
- In the final formulation, LIPEX® SheaSolve™ delivers a more consistent color, a higher color payoff, and an overall lighter skin feel.
- Based on shea and an optimal choice when developing suncare and inorganic UV formulations, LIPEX® SheaSolve™ can contribute to incorporating skincare and suncare attributes into color cosmetics.
LIPEX® SheaSolve™ for Cleansing and Skin Care applications:
- Low viscosity, high polarity and good solubilizing properties make LIPEX® SheaSolve™ a good choice for anhydrous and emulsion-based cleansing formulations, as it effectively dissolves skin impurities and all types of makeup, including waterproof products.
- Reduces viscosity, improves spreadability and lowers tackiness, making it a good sensory and performance enhancer for a wide range of skin care formulations, including massage oils.
LIPEX® SheaSolve™ for Hair Care applications:
- LIPEX® SheaSolve™ outperforms dimethicone to improve combability on both wet and dry hair, reducing the probability of hair breakage.
- An in-vivo preference test carried out by professional hairdressers showed that LIPEX® SheaSolve™ delivers similar sensory, spreadability and rinsability benefits as dimethicone throughout the whole washing process. And there was no significant difference in performance between the two.
- Low viscosity, high polarity, and good spreadability ensure uniform coating of hair fibers with a thin, weightless, moisturizing film to improve silkiness, shine and combability, making LIPEX® SheaSolve™ a good alternative to linear, low molecular weight silicones in hair care application.
- Readily biodegradable and 100% natural derived, LIPEX® SheaSolve™ can be combined with eco-friendly surfactants to produce environmentally-safe shampoos and conditioners.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Typical Use Concentrations
Sun Care and UV applications:
- 5 - 20 % in emulsions
- 20 - 80 % in anhydrous products
Color cosmetic applications:
- 5 - 25 %
Cleansing and Skin Care applications:
- 1 - 20 % in emulsions
- 5 - 70 % in anhydrous products
Hair Care applications:
- 0.5 % in shampoos
- 3 - 5 % in conditioners
- 10 - 70 % in hair oils
- 3 - 5 % in scalp treatments
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Odorless
- Appearance
- Colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density (at 25°C) | 0.87 | g/cm3 | Electronic density meter |
| Viscosity (at 20°C) | 15 | mPas | Höppler 20°C |
| Viscosity (at 40°C) | 11 | mPas | Höppler 40°C |
| Saponification Value | 175 | mg KOH/g | IUPAC 2.202 |
| Slip Melting Point | 10 | °C | AOCS Cc 3-25 |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | 7 | % | AOCS Ca 6a-40 |
| Surface Tension (Polarity) | 25 | mN/m | |
| Interfacial Tension (Polarity) | 13 | mN/m |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 1 | mg KOH/g | IUPAC 2.201(m) |
| Color (5 1/4" Red) | max. 2 | - | AOCS Cc 13j-97 |
| Iodine Value (Wijs) | 63 - 75 | - | IUPAC 2.205 |
| Peroxide Value | max. 5 | meq/kg | AOCS Cd 8b-90(m) |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Technical Details & Test Data
- Property Comparison Data
LIPEX® SheaSolve™ for sun care and UV applications:
- LIPEX® SheaSolve™ shows superior wetting of mineral filters:
Viscosity of 40% zinc oxide dispersions
- LIPEX® SheaSolve™ shows SPF boosting properties:
LIPEX® SheaSolve™ for Hair Care applications:
- LIPEX® SheaSolve™ outperforms dimethicone in reducing the dry combing force:
- LIPEX® SheaSolve™ is superior to dimethicone in reducing the wet combing force:
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging
185 kg drums, plastic can 9 kg
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 12 Months
- Storage
LIPEX ® SheaSolve™ should be stored in dark, dry and odor free conditions. Recommended storage temperature is 15-20°C or below.
- Shelf Life
When stored in unopened original container according to recommended storage conditions, the recommended maximum storage time is 18 months in drums and 12 months in plastic cans from the production date. Within this time Lipex ®SheaSolve™ fulfills the shelf life specification.