Bernel Ester™ 185

Bernel Ester™ 185 is a highly branched emollient derived from vegetable source alcohol and branched carboxylic acid. It displays unique physical characteristics including low freeze point, low viscosity, good penetrating power, excellent solubility and compatibility in a variety of ingredients such as other esters and mineral and vegetable oils. Bernel Ester™ 185 is a nongreasy, long chain ester exhibiting substantive emolliency. It has an exceptionally low cloud point and, therefore, aids as a cloud and freeze point depressant, emulsion stabilizer and in freeze-in stability. It is reported to be a very mild emollient with a low level of skin and eye irritation as compared to other emollients such as isopropyl myristate. This advantageous quality suggests use in all types of cosmetic preparations recommended for superior skin care, particularly when applied in the vicinity of the eyes. It may also be used as a substitute for mineral oil and as a binder for pressed powder and dispersant for pigment in makeup and eye formulations.