Universal application in cosmetic and/or

pharmaceutical skin care preparations

Stable to hydrolysis
Suitable for a wide pH range
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TEGOSOFT G 20 TEGOSOFT G 20 TEGOSOFT G 20 TEGOSOFT G 20
Emollient with high polarity and excellent solvent properties for sphingolipids

INCI Name (CTFA Name) INCI Name (CTFA Name) INCI Name (CTFA Name) INCI Name (CTFA Name)
Octyldodecanol


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Form liquid

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Density (g/cm) approx. 0.84
Viscosity at 25 C
according to Hppler
(mPas)
approx. 45
Surface tension at
25 C according to ring
method (mN/m)
approx. 29
Spreadability low spreading
Polarity very high polarity
Pour point following
DIN ISO 3016 (C)
-30


Properties Properties Properties Properties
Highly polar, viscous cosmetic oil
Very low pour point
Excellent solvent for sphingolipids such as
phytosphingosine and ceramides
Stable to hydrolysis
Applicable in a wide pH range
Impart a soft non-greasy feel to skin

The remarkable solubilizing properties of
TEGOSOFT

G 20 have been proven by an

investigation to determine the solubility of up to 1 %
Ceramide III in cosmetic oils. Since ceramides are
high melting lipids, there is a need to prevent them
from re-crystallizing.
Ceramide III was chosen as a model, because
it is one of the least soluble and highest melting
ceramides and thus has a high tendency for re-
crystallization.
Fig. 1 shows the results of the solubility tests with
1 % Ceramide III in different cosmetic oils.





Oil Oil Oil Oil
Temperature of Temperature of Temperature of Temperature of
re re re re- -- -crystallization crystallization crystallization crystallization
[C] [C] [C] [C]
Degree of Degree of Degree of Degree of
crystal crystal crystal crystal
formation formation formation formation
TEGOSOFT TEGOSOFT TEGOSOFT TEGOSOFT

G 20 G 20 G 20 G 20
(Octyldoceanol)
45 45 45 45 medium medium medium medium
VARONIC VARONIC VARONIC VARONIC

APM APM APM APM
(PPG-3 Myristyl
Ether)
6 66 65 55 5
medium medium medium medium
to high to high to high to high
T TT TEGOSOF EGOSOF EGOSOF EGOSOFT TT T

TN TN TN TN
(C12-15 Alkyl
Benzoate)
75 75 75 75 high high high high
TEGOSOFT TEGOSOFT TEGOSOFT TEGOSOFT

DC DC DC DC
(Decyl Cocoate)
80 80 80 80 high high high high
TEGOSOFT TEGOSOFT TEGOSOFT TEGOSOFT

CT CT CT CT
(Caprylic/Capric
Triglyceride)
8 88 85 55 5 high high high high
Mineral Oil Mineral Oil Mineral Oil Mineral Oil 115 115 115 115 high high high high
Fig. 1: Solubility tests with 1 % Ceramide III Fig. 1: Solubility tests with 1 % Ceramide III Fig. 1: Solubility tests with 1 % Ceramide III Fig. 1: Solubility tests with 1 % Ceramide III

With the exception of hydrocarbons such as Mineral
Oil, clear solutions of 1 % Ceramide III can be
obtained at 90 C in most cosmetic oils. The oils can
be differentiated by the temperature of re-
crystallization on cooling and the amount of crystals
observed after storage for one day at room
temperature.
TEGOSOFT

G 20 shows the best solvent properties

for Ceramide III.


Application Application Application Application
TEGOSOFT

G 20 is suited for cosmetic and/or

pharmaceutical skin care preparations such as
Facial Care products
Body Care formulations
Sunscreens
Colour Cosmetics (Eye, lip, foundations)
Antiperspirant/Deodorant
(Sticks, Roll-on, Aerosol)
Depilatories



Recommended use level: Recommended use level: Recommended use level: Recommended use level:
The usage concentration of TEGOSOFT

G 20 may
vary between 1 % and 20 %.


Packaging Packaging Packaging Packaging
680 kg pallet (4 x 170 kg drum)


Hazardous goods classification Hazardous goods classification Hazardous goods classification Hazardous goods classification
Information concerning
classification and labelling according to
regulations for transport and for dangerous
substances
protective measures for storage and handling
measures in accidents and fires
toxicity and ecological effects
is given in our material safety data sheets.


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