AE Cosmofluor® 61

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Fluorinated Compounds

INCI Name

Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether,

Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Cleansing Agent,

Drying Agent,

Foam Booster

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Other Functional Additives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Blends & Other Cleansers

Chemical Formula

C₄F9OCH₃

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Cleansing,

Excellent Stability,

Fast Drying,

Foaming,

Non-Greasy Feel,

Spreadability,

Volatile

Labeling Claims

Non-Flammable,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty,

VOC-free

Applications & Uses

Application Format

Lotions,

Rinse Off

Hair Care Applications

Shampoos & Rinses

Skin Care Applications

Skin Cleanser

Applications

Fragrances:

• Rapid evaporation of Cosmofluor allows faster blooming” of fragrances
• AE Cosmofluor has little odor that will not interfere with fragrances, unlike alcohols

 

Lotions:

• Mixes with emollients to improve spreading
• Helps achieve a clean, non-greasy feeling

 

Hair and Skin Cleansers:

• Removes light oils and leaves a cool fresh sensation on the skin
• AE Cosmofluor creates self-foaming formulations

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Clear, colorless liquid

Partially Soluble in

Water

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Methoxyperflurobutane	min. 99.5	%	—
Refractive Index	1.27	—	—
Boiling Point	61	ºC	—
Liquid Viscosity	0.38	cSt	—
Vapor Presssure	202	mm Hg	—
Liquid Density	1.52	g/ml	—
Non Volatile Residue (NVR)	max. 1	ppm	—

Properties

• Fast drying action provides a wide range of applications
• Self-foaming products provide an exciting multisensory experience
• Alcohol replacement
• Safe, non-VOC, non flammable
• Stable in emulsions
• Excellent (fanatical) foam booster