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
Function: Sebum Regulator, Moisturizing Agent, Emollient, Bulking Agent
Ingredient Origin: Synthetic, Petrochemical
Benefit Claims: Emolliency
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Identification & Functionality
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Product Origin
COSMACOL EMI is manufactured from following raw materials:
- Alcohols C12 – C13 mono-branched with synthetic origin
- Malic acid with synthetic origin
COSMACOL EMI Features & Benefits
Benefit Claims
Applications & Uses
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Applications
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
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Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Esters purity | min. 90 | % mass | RCM 1111 |
| Free Water (Karl Fischer) | max. 0.5 | % mass | RCM 3804 |
| Refractive Index at 20°C | 1.456 | - | ASTM D1218 |
| Viscosity at 20°C | 95 | cSt | ASTM D445, ASTM D7042 |
| Color | max. 50 | APHA | RCM 3607 |
| Iodine Number | max. 1 | g/100g | 600-39 |
| Flash Point | min. 125 | °C | ASTM D 93 |
| Free Alcohol | max. 10 | % mass | RCM 1111 |
| Acid Number | max. 3 | mg KOH/g | RCM 3817 |
| Density at 20°C | 933 | kg/m3 | ASTM D7042, ASTM D4052 |
| Pour Point | approx. -51 | °C | ASTM D97 |
| HLB Required | 12 | - | Calculated |
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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Packaging Information
COSMACOL EMI 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 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
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