COSMACOL OE is a very light and fast spreading, low polar oil emollient. It is compatible with silicones, lipophilic cosmetic ingredients and UV oxidation, readily biodegradable, suitable for a wide pH range, with excellent pigment wetting capabilities, and improves skin-feel, reduces tackiness and oil in W/O emulsions. The evaporation rate is comparable to Isohexadecane.

INCI Name: Dicaprylyl Ether

Ingredient Origin: Petrochemical, Synthetic

Functions: Conditioner

Labeling Claims: Additive-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Non-GMO, Preservative-free, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Synonyms: 1-Octoxyoctane, 1,1′-Oxybis[octane], Bis(1-octyl) ether, Caprylic ether, Di-n-octyl ether, Dicaprylyl ether, n-Octyl ether, NSC 28948, Octyl ether

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
629-82-3
EC No.
211-112-6

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Typical
Appearance
Clear, colourless liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (20°C, nD20)approx. 1.4306600-24
Carbonyl Valuemax. 150ppm600-34
Viscosity at 20°Capprox. 3.6mPas600-25
Colormax. 20EN ISO 6271
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Saponification Valuemax. 2mg KOH/g600-32
Pour Pointapprox.-7°C600-20
Peroxide Valuemax. 35ppm600-38
Molecular Weightapprox. 240g/mol600-19
Hydroxyl Valuemax. 1mg KOH/g600-30
Flash Pointapprox. 141°C600-26
Density at 20°C0.800-0.815g/ml600-23
Dioctylethermin. 96wt%600-80
Acid numbermax. 0.1mg KOH/g600-31
1 - Octenmax. 0.1wt. %600-80
Octyl octanoate (C 8/8 Ester)max. 1.0wt. %600-80
Octan-1-ol (nC 8-OH)max. 0.2wt. %600-80

Technical Details & Test Data

Additional Information

Allergene

COSMACOL® OE is conform to the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009/EC. Due to the manufacturing process we do not expect that COSMACOL® OE contains the listed allergens reference in annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

CMR (Carcinogen, Mutagen, Reprotoxic)

COSMACOL® OE is not listed in Annex II or Annex III of the Regulation 1223/2009/EC but contains n-Hexane (< 290 ppm according to the CPMP/ICH/283/95 guideline) as an impurity which is listed in Annex II of the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009/EC. Sasol Germany GmbH has Standard Operation Procedures in place to control the compliance with the limits as listed in the a.m. guideline.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
Packaging Information
  • Drums : approx. 170 kg/drum
  • Black PE-IBCs: 800 kg/IBC

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Storage and Handling
  • The storage temperature should be kept at temperatures between 5 and 30°C.
  • Precaution should be taken to protect the product free from moisture and from sunlight.
  • COSMACOL OE is stabilized with α-Tocopherol.