Eugenol: Extraction Solvent and Thickener Recommendations
Question
Regarding Eugenol lot 291TR1, I would like to inquire about the following details:
1. What solvent was used for extraction, such as PG or water?
2. If I want to increase the viscosity of Eugenol, do you have any thickener recommendations? I have tried using Carbopol, but it did not work.
Answer
Eugenol Solvent and Thickener Recommendations
Regarding your questions about Eugenol (FEMA-2467):
Extraction Solvent: Information about the specific solvent used for extracting this Eugenol product is not available from our database.
Thickener Recommendation: You mentioned trying Carbopol without success. This is likely because Carbopol is a water-based thickener, while Eugenol is an oil-soluble ingredient. To thicken a formulation containing Eugenol, you need a thickener designed for oil or non-polar phases.
Suitable oil-phase thickeners include:
- Oil Thick™ range: Such as Oil Thick™ Soft, Oil Thick™ Hard, Oil Thick™ Transparent, or Oil Thick™ Thixotropic. These are effective for creating gel textures in various oils.
- Trihydroxystearin: Another option that works well as an oil thickener.
These oil thickeners typically require heating to dissolve and properly incorporate into the oil phase of your formulation.
Related Products Mentioned
Eugenol (FEMA-2467)
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