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Chemical Name: Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- [R-(R*,R*)]-, C12-14-branched and linear alkyl esters

CAS Number: 94095-06-4

Labeling Claims: Antioxidants-free, Pesticide-free, Preservative-free

Synonyms: Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-(2R,3R)-, C12-14-branched and linear alkyl esters

Technical Data Sheet
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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
94095-06-4
EC No.
302-210-0

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • COSMACOL ETI is a polar emollient used in make-up and hair care formulations.
  • COSMACOL ETI is used as dispersing agent for pigments, it forms thinner film and improves the stability of final formulations.
  • In hair care formulations COSMACO ETI improves glossing effect.
  • COSMACOL ETI is used as alternative to Castor oil in make-up formulation as spreading agent.
Usage level
  • Skin care: 3–6 wt%
  • Make-up: 5–30 wt%
  • Shampoos: 0.2–0.5 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. 1% massRCM 3804
Refractive Index at 20°C1.459-ASTM D1218
Viscosity at 20°C291cStASTM D445, ASTM D7042
Colormax. 50APHARCM 3607
Iodine Numbermax. 1g/100g600-39
Flash Pointmin. 125°CASTM D 93
Pour Point–39°CASTM D97
HLB Required13-Calculated
Free Alcoholmax. 10% massRCM 1111
Density at 20°C956kg/m3ASTM D7042, ASTM D4052
Acid Numbermax. 3mg KOH/gRCM 3817
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

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

COSMACOL ETI is generally supplied in drums, 25 and 190 kg drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Preservative System

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

Storage and Handling
  • It is suggested to keep COSMACOL ETI at temperature below 30°C, it is preferable to protect from heati ng and moisture sources in order to minimize hydrolysis phenomena.
  • COSMACOL ETI is a clear liquid at room temperature it becomes a solid wax at temperature lower than -39°C.