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Wickenol™ 161

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Wickenol 161 is a specialty blended ester that is a cost effective IPM alternative. It is colorless and odorless

INCI Name: Diethylhexyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Stearate

Functions: Emollient

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Emolliency, Good Wetting Properties, Non-Greasy Feel, Softening

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Product-specific Properties
  • Excellent wetting properties
  • Imparts emolliency and skin softening to skin
  • Porosity ester
  • Nongreasy

Applications & Uses

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

Wickenol 161 is recommended for use in skin care and make-up formulations where a light, dry emollient is desired. Wickenol 161 can be used where blended emolliency is desired.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 1mg KOH/g
Ester Contentmin. 98%
Flash Point (COC)Over 170°C
Free Organic Acid as Pelargonic (Mol. wt. 158) max. 0.3%
Freeze Pointmax. -15°C
Saponification Value200 – 215mg KOH/g