Wickenol™ 163

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Wickenol 163 is a cost effective IPM alternative, excellent fragrance extender and replacement for mineral spirits.

INCI Name: Diethylhexyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Stearate

Functions: Fragrance, Fragrance Enhancer

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Identification & Functionality

Fragrance Ingredient Class
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Recommended Uses & Known Applications

Wickenol 163 is a balanced blend of three branched esters. This nonlinearity allows it to exhibit unique characteristics such as low freeze point, low viscosity, good penetrating power without oiliness, excellent solubility and compatibility in a variety of ingredients such as esters, alcohols, mineral and vegetable oils and volatile silicones. This highly versatile material can be used in many cosmetic formulations such as skin toners, light creams and lotions.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear Colorless Liquid
Odor
Mild Typical Odor
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value1.0mg KOH/g
Color25.0APHA
Flash Point (COC)160.0°C
Free Fatty Acid as Palmitic (Mol. wt. 256) 0.45%
Freeze Point2.0°C
Iodine Value1.0
Molecular Weight (Average)300.0
Pounds per Gallon (at 25°C)7.25
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.446
Saponification Value185.0mg KOH/g
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.871