Beauté by Roquette® PO 260 Polyol

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Mannitol

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Non-Animal Origin,

Plant Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Caking Agent,

Carrier,

Exfoliant (Physical),

Humectant,

Moisturizing Agent,

Opacifier,

Oral Care Agent,

Stabilizer

CAS No.

69-65-8

EC No.

200-711-8

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives

Oral Care Agents,

Skin Actives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Solvents & Carriers,

Stabilizers,

Texturizers & Fillers,

Visual Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Anti-Caking,

Chemical Stability,

Exfoliating,

Humectancy,

Moisture Retention,

Moisturizing,

Opacifying,

Stabilizing

Labeling Claims

Biodegradable,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Halal,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-Carcinogenic,

Organic,

Plant-Based,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty,

Vegan

Benefits

• Actives carrier and stabilizer
• Humectant and moisturizer
• Opacifier and Mild scrubbing agent
• Anti-caking agent
• Freeze-drying agent

Specific Features

• Excellent chemical stability
• Non-cariogenic

Solubility in Water

Beauté by Roquette® PO 260 is soluble in water (15% at 20%), sparingly soluble in 95% ethanol (1.2%) and practically insoluble in ether.

Beauté by Roquette® PO 260 solubility in water

Solubility in Solvents

Beauté by Roquette® PO 260 is soluble in different solvents at 20°C.

	Solubility in %
Ethanol (95%)	1.2
Ether	Practically insoluble
Glycerin	5.3
Propanol-2	1.0
Alkalis	Soluble

Hygroscopicity

Due to its chemical properties and its very high purity, Beauté by Roquette® PO 260 is nonhygroscopic.
Beauté by Roquette® PO 260 takes up water only above relative humidities of 92% at 20°C and 40°C.

Ecological Profile

• Derived from 100% vegetable feedstock
• ISO 16128 Ino* = 1
• Readily biodegradable (OECD 301)
• ECOCERT
• COSMOS

* Natural Origin index = Number of natural carbon atoms/Total number of carbon atoms (natural 14 & non natural)

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Color Cosmetics,

Oral Care,

Skin Care

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Hand Hygiene

Application Format

Leave On,

Rinse Off

Color Cosmetic Applications

Lip Scrub

Use Level

2 - 90%

Application pH Range

3 - 10

Applications

• Skin care
• Color cosmetics
• Oral care

Application Guidelines

• Incorporate into the water phase

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

White or off-white crystals or powder

Insoluble in

Ether

Soluble in

Alkalis

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Ethanol-95% Solubility	1.2	—	—
Water Solubility (at 20°C)	15.4	—	—
Glycerin Solubility	5.3	—	—
Propanol-2 Solubility	1	—	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

COSMOS,

ECOCERT,

EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant,

FDA Compliant,

Halal,

IECIC (China),

ISO 16128,

Kosher,

NaTrue,

Organic Certified

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

INSQ (Mexico),

ISHL (Japan),

JSCI Compliant (Japan),

KECI (Korea),

NCI (Vietnam),

NECI Listed (Taiwan),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TCSI (Taiwan),

TSCA (USA)

Regulatory Status

Conform to:

• Europe - European Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments
• USA - FD&C Act – 21 CFR 700 to 740
• China - Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics: listed IECIC 2015
• Japan - Regulation for cosmetics

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

• ROQ Product Code: 450015
• Article (SKU) Code: 450015101
• Package Size & Type: 25 kg lined strippable paper bag