COSMACOL ELI is versatile polar emollient suitable for both personal cleansing and skin care formulations. This ester exhibits some peculiar activities of lactic acid derivatives, as moisturizing and mild keratolytic effect, and therefore it is suitable for skin care products targeted for different types of skin, from dry to greasy. COSMACOL ELI shows also thickening effect on SLES-Betaine system as well as anti-irritant properties and can be used for various personal care products, including lines for delicate and atopic skins.
INCI Name: C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
Function: Dispersant, Emollient, Moisturizing Agent, Wetting Agent, Viscosity Modifier, Re-Fatting Agent, Surfactant (Nonionic), Surfactant
Labeling Claims: Antioxidants-free, Pesticide-free, Preservative-free
HLB Value: 11.0
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Recommended Uses & Known Applications
- COSMACOL ELI is a polar emollient used in personal cleansing and skin care formulations.
- COSMACOL ELI has moisturizing and mild keratolytic effect, used in skin care formulations with different types of skin, from dry to greasy and for delicate and atopic skins.
- COSMACOL ELI is a thickening agent in combination with SLES-Betaine system with anti-irritant properties, mainly used in personal care formulations.
- COSMACOL ELI is a mild body odor reducing agent which allows to lower the amount of actives in antiperspirants and deodorants.
- COSMACOL ELI is used as wetting and dispersing agent in make-up.
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Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Esters purity | min. 88 | % mass | RCM 1111 |
| Free Water (Karl Fischer) | max. 0.5 | % mass | RCM 3804 |
| Refractive Index at 20°C | 1.445 | - | ASTM D1218 |
| Viscosity at 20°C | 21 | cSt | ASTM D4052, ASTM D7042 |
| Color | max. 50 | APHA | RCM 3607 |
| Iodine Number | max. 1 | g/100g | 600-39 |
| Flash Point | min. 125 | °C | ASTM D 93 |
| Acid Number | max. 3 | mg KOH/g | RCM 3817 |
| Pour Point | approx. -55 | °C | ASTM D97 |
| HLB Required | 11 | - | Calculated |
| Free Alcohol | max. 12 | % mass | RCM 1111 |
| Density at 20°C | 923 | kg/m3 | ASTM D7042, ASTM D4052 |
Microbiological Values
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Total Yeasts/Moulds Count | max. 10 | CFU/g | Eu.Ph. 5.1.4 |
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | max. 100 | CFU/g | Eu.Ph. 5.1.4 |
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COSMACOL ELI is generally supplied in drums, 25 and 190 kg drums; 900 kg IBC.
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Storage and Handling
- It is suggested to keep COSMACOL ELI at temperature below 30°C, it is preferable to protect from heating and moisture sources in order to minimize hydrolysis phenomena.
- COSMACOL ELI is a clear liquid at room temperature it becomes a solid wax at temperature lower than - 55°C.
- At room temperature COSMACOL ELI is not water soluble.
- Shelf-life is 24 months from production date for product in its original and sealed packaging.
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