Emollient (softening agent) has a medium-heavy texture. Does not contain oil. Doesn't clog pores. Suitable for use in formulas that require lightness.
Dissolution of various types of Alcohol in Solvent/Oils:
| Solvent/Oil |
Butyloctanol |
Hexyldecanol |
Octyldodecanol |
Decyltetradecanol |
| Water |
Insoluble |
Insoluble |
Insoluble |
Insoluble |
| Glycerine |
Insoluble |
Insoluble |
Soluble |
Insoluble |
| Propylene glycol |
Soluble |
Insoluble |
Soluble |
Insoluble |
| Ethanol |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
| Caprylic/capric triglyceride |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
| Olive oil |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
| Isopropyl myristate |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
| Mineral oil |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
| Cyclopentasiloxane |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
| Dimethicone |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Insoluble |
Insoluble |
UV Filter solubility of various types of alcohol
| UV Filter |
Filter Type |
Butyloctanol |
Hexyldecanol |
Octyldodecanol |
Decyltetradecanol |
| OS (Ethylhexyl salicylate) |
UVB |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
| OCR (Octocrylene) |
UVB/shorter UVA |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Insoluble |
| HMS (Homosalate) |
UVB |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
| EHT (Ethylhexyl triazone) |
UVB |
1% soluble |
1% soluble |
3% soluble |
1% soluble |
| BMDBM (Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Avobenzone) |
UVA |
0.7% soluble |
0.8% soluble |
2% soluble |
3% soluble |
| BEMT (Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Bemotrizinol) |
UVA/UVB |
0.2% soluble |
0.1% soluble |
2% soluble |
2% soluble |
| DHHB (Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate) |
UVA long wave |
4% soluble |
3% soluble |
3% soluble |
3% soluble |
| Benzophenone-3 |
UVA/shorter UVB |
3% soluble |
3% soluble |
2% soluble |
2% soluble |
Usage: Used to create softness and smoothness. and helps make the formula easier to spread It is lightweight and not sticky.
Mixing method: Mix together with the oil. (or use in place of oil in the recipe)
Usage rate: 1-20%
Product characteristics: Clear liquid, odorless
Solubility: Can be dissolved in oil. (Please check the resolution above)
Storage: Can be stored at room temperature. But close the bottle cap tightly. Then completely protected from sunlight or heat. The product has a minimum shelf life of 2 years.
INCI Name : Decyltetradecanol
