COSMACOL EMI is the malic di-ester of ISALCHEM 123 alcohols. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

INCI Name: Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate

Functions: Bulking Agent, Emollient, Moisturizing Agent, Sebum Regulator

Ingredient Origin: Petrochemical, Synthetic

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Emolliency, Sebum Control

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ingredient Origin
Product Origin

COSMACOL EMI is manufactured from following raw materials:

  • Alcohols C12 – C13 mono-branched with synthetic origin
  • Malic acid with synthetic origin

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • COSMACOL EMI has good moisturizing properties and it helps to regulate sebum level, used in treatment of aged skin and greasy skin.
  • COSMACOL EMI provides rich texture without greasy feeling on the skin even in combination with high amount of waxy components.
  • In hair care formulations COSMACOL EMI improves silkiness and overall dry manageability of the hair.
Usage level
  • Skin care: 3–5 wt%
  • Hair conditioners: 0.5–2 wt%
  • Make-up: 5–15 wt%
  • Shampoos: 0.3 wt%

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Esters puritymin. 90% massRCM 1111
Free Water (Karl Fischer)max. 0.5% massRCM 3804
Refractive Index at 20°C1.456-ASTM D1218
Viscosity at 20°C95cStASTM D445, ASTM D7042
Colormax. 50APHARCM 3607
Iodine Numbermax. 1g/100g600-39
Flash Pointmin. 125°CASTM D 93
Free Alcoholmax. 10% massRCM 1111
Acid Numbermax. 3mg KOH/gRCM 3817
Density at 20°C933kg/m3ASTM D7042, ASTM D4052
Pour Pointapprox. -51°CASTM D97
HLB Required12-Calculated
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Yeasts/Moulds Countmax. 10CFU/gEu.Ph. 5.1.4
Total Aerobic Microbial Countmax. 100CFU/gEu.Ph. 5.1.4

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
Packaging Information

COSMACOL EMI is generally supplied in drums. 25 and 190 kg drums; 900 kg IBC

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Handling
  • It is suggested to keep COSMACOL EMI at temperature below 30°C, it is preferable to protect from heating and moisture sources in order to minimize hydrolysis phenomena.
  • COSMACOL EMI is a clear liquid at room temperature it becomes a solid wax at temperature lower than -51°C