Behenyl Alcohol
Used to increase the stability of emulsion, increase the viscosity of creams or lotions, help add moisturizer to the formula, giving the formula a butter-like texture, giving it a smooth feel.
Used to increase the stability of emulsion, increase the viscosity of creams or lotions, help add moisturizer to the formula, giving the formula a butter-like texture, giving it a smooth feel.
Behenyl Alcohol is a thickener or thickener in the cream, looks like flakes when mixed with Cream Maker Any kind will add texture to the cream. It has a heavier cream. Gives a thicker creamy texture
Behenyl Alcohol is occlusive emollient or helps to coat the skin. To reduce the chance of water loss of the skin, it is a moisturizer in the body.
Behenyl Alcohol must be used with any type of Cream Maker because Behenyl Alcohol cannot combine water and oil.
Comparison between Behenyl Alcohol and Cetearyl Alcohol
1. Behenyl Alcohol has a melting point (Melting Point) higher than Cetearyl Alcohol in the mixing process will require higher heat. by melting at 70 degrees
2. Behenyl Alcohol will give the formula texture. That is hard, similar to Butter, when compared to Cetearyl Alcohol, it gives a softer texture.
Use: for lotion or cream products
Mixing method: Melts with heat about 70 degrees to become liquid. and mixed in oil (oil-phase)
Usage rate: 0.5-20%
Product characteristics: Pearl white crystals and shiny
Solubility: Can be dissolved in oil by heating until liquid first.
Storage: can be stored at room temperature But close the lid of the bottle tightly. and protected from sunlight or heat, the product is at least 4 years old
INCI Name : Behenyl Alcohol
Certificate of Analysis/Specification Sheet will be sent to your mailbox after the order is packed.
Appearance:
Storage: Store under room temperature. Avoid Heat & Light.
Shelf Life: 48Months from manufacturing or testing date (Current Lot will expire: 08/2026)
Dosage (Range): 0.5% - 20%
Research & Development: Japan
Mix Method: Add into oil phase. May heat 70-80C to increase solubility
Heat Resistance: Heat Tolerant
Stable in pH range: 3 - 10
Solubility: Oil
INCI: Behenyl Alcohol
Product Specification:
Test | Specification |
---|---|
Description | white flakes, granules or masses with faint characteristic odor |
Identification | as per Japanese Standards of Cosmetics Ingredients |
Acid value | not more than 1.0 |
Saponification value | not more than 3.0 |
Iodine value | not more than 3.0 |
Hydroxyl value | 165-185 |
Melting point | 65-73 |
Purity test: Clarity of solution | as per Japanese Standards of Cosmetics Ingredients |
Purity test: Alkali | as per Japanese Standards of Cosmetics Ingredients |
Purity test: Heavy metals | not more than 20ppm |
Purity test: Arsenic | not more than 2ppm |
Color (APHA method) | not more than 30 |
Residue on ignition | not more than 0.1% |