Protachem™ TN

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Conditioner,

Emollient,

Solubilizer,

Solvent,

Wetting Agent

CAS No.

68411-27-8

EC No.

270-112-4

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,

Solvents & Carriers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Dry Feel,

Emolliency,

Light Feel,

Non-Comedogenic,

Non-Tacky,

Pigment Wetting,

Skin Conditioning,

Solubilizing,

Solvency

Labeling Claims

Credo Clean Standard,

Non-Irritant,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Features & Benefits

• Skin Conditioning Ester
• Offers light conditioning and leaves a soft silky feeling on both skin and hair
• Clear thin liquid, oil soluble
• Anti-tack, anti-whitening
• Non-irritating, non-comedogenic
• Excellent wetting agent
• Liquid ester
• Emollient, pigment wetting, solvent
• Dry skin feel
• Solubilizer

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Baby Care,

Bath & Shower,

Color Cosmetics,

Fragrances & Perfumes,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Leave On

Fragrances & Perfume Applications

Fragrances & Perfumes

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products

Use Level

1 - 30%

Used in Wide Variety of Products Including

• Skin care
• Hair care
• Sun care
• Color cosmetics
• Baby care and Bath products
• Can be used as a solvent for essential oils or sun care ingredients

Applications

Fragrance Solvent

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Clear liquid

Odor

Characteristic

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	max. 30	—	APHA
Acid Value	max. 0.5	%	—
Saponification Value	169 - 182	—	—
Moisture Content	max. 5	%	—
Iodine Value	max. 0.3	—	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

REACH (Europe)