Shea Butter E² (Shea Butter Ethyl Esters)
8 oz | ($2.00/oz)
$15.99
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Shea Butter E² (Shea Butter Ethyl Esters)
$15.99
Shea Butter E² (Shea Butter Ethyl Esters) is an eco-friendly, multifunctional shea-derived emollient ester offering wetting, dispersing, and solubilizing properties to address difficult application challenges especially in sun care. It has low viscosity, high polarity, and excellent solubilizing properties, allowing it to be combined with a variety of other ingredients across a wide range of cosmetic applications and formats
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Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Solubility
Oil Soluble
Natural Composition
Derived from sustainable shea
Core Benefits
- Shea-derived emollient ester provides optimal pigment dispersion and wetting
- Comparative studies show effects on consistently providing more flowable and lower viscosity dispersions
- The lower viscosity makes laboratory handling and upscaling easier
- Delivers a more consistent color, a higher color payoff, and an overall lighter skin feel.
- Based on shea and an optimal choice when developing suncare and inorganic UV formulations, can contribute to incorporating skincare and suncare attributes into color cosmetics.
Fact File
- Appearance:clear, slightly yellow liquid
- Slip melting point:10 °C
- Viscosity:15 m-Pas @20 °C, 11 m-Pas @40 °C
- Polarity:surface tension 25 mN/m, interfacial tension 13 mN/m
Recommended Applications / Usage
- Skin care
- Hair Care
- Bath
- Shower
Recommended Usage Level
- 0.5% in shampoos
- 3 – 5% in conditioners and scalp treatments
- 10 – 70% in hair oils
- 1 – 20% in emulsions
- 5 – 70% in anhydrous products
Important Safety & Formulation Notice
Intended Use: Our products are provided for the exclusive purpose of creating external cosmetic and personal care formulations. They are not intended for internal use.
Creator's Liability: INCI VAULT is a supplier of ingredients and is not responsible for the final products you create. The responsibility for ensuring product safety, stability, and regulatory compliance rests entirely with you. This includes conducting thorough testing of all formulas.
Professional Guidance: If you do not have an advanced background in cosmetic science, we advise seeking the guidance of a professional formulator or chemist.
FDA Statement: The information and statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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