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COSMACOL EBL

Name: COSMACOL EBL
Brand: COSMACOL

COSMACOL EBI is a highly pure Benzoic ester of primary Fatty Alcohol having a hydrocarbon chain ranging between C12-C15. This multifunctional emollient acts as a wetting and dispersing agent, is highly spreadable and provides a very light touch. It is particularly suitable for sunscreen and makeup products for its ability to disperse respectively UV filters and pigments. As well as being an excellent solvent for sunscreen filters, this product can be used in a wide range of cosmetic formulations. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

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Properties

Features And Benefits

Ingredient Claims

Pesticides-free

Antioxidants-free

End Use Claims

Emolliency

Solubilization

Regional Availability

North America

Europe

Product Characteristics

Origin

Petrochemical

Synthetic

Physical Form

Liquid

Shelf Life

3 years

Appearance

Clear liquid

Typical Properties

Esters purity

min. 90

% mass

RCM 1111

Free Water (Karl Fischer)

max. 0.5

% mass

RCM 3804

Refractive Index at 20°C

1.485

ASTM D1218

Viscosity at 20°C

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

Pour Point

max. –27

°C

ASTM D97

HLB Required

Calculated

Density at 20°C

933

kg/m3

ASTM D7042, ASTM D4052

Microbiological Values

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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Recommended Uses & Known Applications

COSMACOL EBI is a polar emollient with highly spreading and very light touch. In sunscreen and make-up formulations COSMACOL EBI is used as dispersing agent for UV filters and pigments.

Preservative System

COSMACOL EBI does not contain any preservative. COSMACOL EBI is not susceptible to microbial growth because of absence water content.

Product Origin

COSMACOL EBI is manufactured from following raw materials:

Alcohols C12 – C15 linear and mono-branched with synthetic origin
Benzoic acid with synthetic origin

Storage and Handling

It is suggested to keep COSMACOL EBI at temperature below 30°C, it is preferable to protect from heati ng and moisture sources in order to minimise hydrolysis phenomena.
COSMACOL EBI is a clear liquid at room temperature it becomes a solid wax at temperature lower than -27°C.

Packaging Information

COSMACOL EBI is generally supplied in drums. 25 and 190 kg drums

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