Guerbet Alcohols for cosmetics
Sasol Performance Chemicals
Guerbet Alcohols for cosmetics
Guerbet Alcohols for cosmetics
DescriptionSasol Performance Chemicals manufactures ISOFOL from synthetic and oleochemical sources. ISOFOL is a Guerbet alcohol with 2-alkyl branching in the carbon chain.ISOFOL alcohols are versatile emollients of high purity imparting a dry, very pleasant feel to the skin.
Features• Clear, colourless, highly polar emollient
• Excellent oxidative and thermal stability
• Applicable in a broad pH range
• Compatible with silicones, lipophilic cosmetic ingredients and UV filters
ApplicationsGuerbet alcohols can be used neat or as derivatives in a wide range of cosmetic formula-tions for instance
• Hair Care
• Skin Care
• Sun Care
• Colour Cosmetics
• Antiperspirants & Deodorants
Guerbet Alcohols for cosmetics
Sensory profile
Physical propertiesTypical physical properties are listed in the table below. Actual properties will vary from lot to lot.
Typical properties ISOFOL 16 ISOFOL 18 T ISOFOL 18 E ISOFOL 20
INCI name HexyldecanolOctyldecanol
Isostearyl AlcoholOctyldecanol
Isostearyl AlcoholOctyldodecanol
CAS no. 2425-77-6 70693-04-8 70693-04-8 5333-42-6
Appearance @20 °C clear, colourless liquid
Molecular weight g/mol 242 267–285 269–279 298
Purity wt% 97.0 min. 95.0 min. 95.0 min. 97.0 min.
Water content wt% 0.1 max. 0.1 max. 0.1 max. 0.1 max.
Colour Hazen 10 max. 10 max. 10 max. 10 max.
Hydroxyl number mg KOH/g 225–235 197–210 196–206 184–190
Acid number mg KOH/g 0.05 max. 0.05 max. 0.05 max. 0.05 max.
Ester number mg KOH/g 0.3 max. 0.5 max. 0.5 max. 0.5 max.
Iodine number mg I/100g 0.5 max. 0.5 max. 0.5 max. 0.5 max.
Pour point °C -69 -60 -58 -21
Refractive Index nD20 1.450 1.452 1.452 1.455
Viscosity @20 °C mPas 38 50 50 61
Density @20 °C g/ml 0.835–0.840 0.835–0.839 0.835–0.839 0.837–0.841
Surface Tension @20 °C mN/m 29 29 30 30
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Cyclopenta-siloxane
Olive oil
ISOFOL 20
ISOFOL 16
Mineral oil
Dimethicone
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dry character oily
Size of circles= proportional to spreadability Colour of circles = polar <> non polar
Guerbet Alcohols for cosmetics
Sasol is a producer of ingredients for cosmetics and personal care products. Our global manufacturing network together with highly skilled marketing, research and development teams are dedicated to helping you achieve your performance and formulation requirements. Benefit from Sasol’s experience in product development.
Packaging: 170 kg in steel drums
Packaging compatibility: compatible with HDPE coated with EVOH or PA, PP,PVC and PET at 20 °C and 50 °C
Storage: protect from moisture and sunlight; keep between 5 and 30 °C
Shelf life: 48 months from the date of manufacturing when properly stored and handled
Certificates (Sasol Germany GmbH):ISO 14001; ISO 9001; OHSAS 18001, EMAS; Kosher Certificate
Guerbet Alcohols for cosmetics
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Sasol’s Performance Chemicals business unit markets a broad portfolio of organic and inorganic commodity and speciality chemicals. Our business employs about 1300 people in four key business divisions: Organics, Inorganics, Wax and PCASG (Phenolics, Carbon, Ammonia and Speciality Gases). Our offices in 18 countries serve customers around the world with a multi-faceted portfolio of state-of-the-art chemical products and solutions for a wide range of applications and industries.
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