Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 40921-86-6, 61693-08-1
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Structure
Features & Benefits
- Benefits
- Adds spreadability and shine
- Grades can be blended to achieve target spreadability or volatility
- Can improve pigment dispersion
- Can aid in long wear performance
Applications & Uses
- Use Level
- 1 - 70%
- Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Skincare
- Sun Care
- Haircare
- Powder products
- Formulation Guidelines
- Typical use level: 1 -70%
- Can be used in different product forms; emulsion, stick, powder
- Can be used as the sole oil phase of an emulsion, or together with other emollients.
- Can be used as a binder in pressed powder formulations
- Can be used in anhydrous formulations
- For high viscosity grades, no temperature limitations on processing
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Flash Point | min. 96 | °C | Open Cup |
| Refractive Index | 1.442 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity | 0.791 | — | — |
| Spreading Area in 10’ | 3600 | mm2 | — |
| Viscosity (at 37.8°C) | 3.1 | cSt | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Compatibility
Low viscosity Permethyl products contain highly branched-chain aliphatic hydrocarbons. Due to their solvency characteristics, certain types of containers should be avoided.
The following materials are NOT compatible with the low viscosity Permethyl products:
- Low Density Polyethylene
- Polypropylene
- Polystyrene
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
Store in cool dry conditions in well-sealed containers.