EcoSmooth(TM) Universal Fluid 1100

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Ethyl PG-Acetal Levulinate

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Carrier

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Solvents & Carriers

Composition

High purity ketal ester

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Compatibility,

Light Feel,

Longer Playtime,

Non-Greasy Feel,

Non-Tacky,

Soft Feel,

Spreadability

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

BSE-free,

Bio-based,

Biodegradable,

Buy Now,

CMR Substances-free,

Endocrine Disruptor-free,

Halal,

Irradiation-free,

Non-Carcinogenic,

Non-Flammable,

Non-GMO,

Non-Mutagenic,

Non-Toxic,

Not Listed In California Proposition 65,

Palm Oil-free,

Preservative-free,

Residues-free,

TSE-free

Product Highlights

• Bio-based & biodegradable cosmetic fluid
• Good spreadability
• Non-greasy & non-tacky for a light feel
• Soft skin feel
• Partly volatile allowing good play time but still low residue after feel
• Unique & broad compatibility profile with cosmetic ingredients and fragrances

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo,

Bath & Shower,

Color Cosmetics,

Skin Care

Application Format

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Stick

AP/Deo Applications

Deodorants

Color Cosmetic Applications

Lipstick

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Skin Cleanser

Applications

Personal care products such as deodorants, cleansing products, skin creams, lotions, color cosmetics.

Application Information

• EcoSmooth(TM) Universal Fluid 1100 is added into the oil phase and mixed until solved or dispersed evenly. Thanks to its high polarity, it is compatible with a wide range of organic ingredients including cosmetic actives and sunscreens.
• Being slightly volatile, it provides a non tacky, non greasy light and soft feel to various formulations including ones with high natural content.
• Being nonflammable and very compatible, this material is easy to handle and to incorporate into a broad range of formulations including lipsticks and pigmented formulations.

Limitations

This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Crystal clear liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (at 25°C)	1.43	—	—
Flash Point (Closed cup)	111.5	°C	—
Boiling Point	225.2	°C	—
Viscosity (at 25°C)	3.5	cPs	—
Specific Gravity (at 23.9°C)	1.03	—	—
Surface Tension (at 22°C)	31.03	mN/m	—
Vapor Pressure (at 25°C)	0.0065	kPa	—
Naturality Origin Index	0.7	—	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS),

EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant,

Halal,

REACH (Europe),

SVHC Compliant

Chemical Inventories

AIIC (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TCSI (Taiwan)

Safety & Health

Disposal Considerations

• Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues. This material and its container must be disposed in a safe and legal manner.
• It is the user’s responsibility to verify that treatment and disposal procedures comply with local, state (provincial) and federal regulations.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bottles,

Drums

Regional Availability

• Africa
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• Latin America

Packaging

• This product is available in 210 kg drums.
• Samples are available in 500 g bottles.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

730 days

Storage Conditions

When stored at or below 25°C (77°F) in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life ranging of 730 days from the date of production depending on viscosity.