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C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is used in personal care and cosmetics primarily as a moisturizing agent.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is an emollient and skin-conditioning agent derived from lactic acid and C12-13 alcohols (a mixture of fatty alcohols with 12 to 13 carbon atoms).
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is commonly used in skincare, haircare, and cosmetic formulations to improve texture, hydration, and spreadability.
CAS Number: 93925-36-1
Molecular Formula: C15H30O3
Molecular Weight: 258.3969
EINECS Number: 300-338-1
Synonyms: C12-13 alkyl lactate, 9GLX7JL13M, C12-13 ALKYL LACTATE [INCI], COSMACOL ELIC12-15 ALKYL LACTATE;Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, C12-15-alkyl esters;C12-13 ALKYL LACTATE;2-Hydroxypropanoic acid C12-15-alkyl esters;Di C12-13 Alkyl Lactate;C12-15-alkyl esters
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a moisturizer for the skin and hair that also acts to soften the surface.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) works in dierent formulations to decrease the greasiness and tackiness of other ingredients.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can be found in products such as creams, shampoos, mascaras and hydrating masks.
Apart from being a moisturizer, it is a good dispersing agent that allows the other ingredients to mix well in a formulation and result in a better textured product.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is also used to reduce the greasiness offered by other ingredients.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) appears as a pale yellow liquid that can also be added to products in order to thicken C12-13 alkyl lactate can be used as a substitute for mineral oil because of its excellent moisturizing properties.
The chemical formula of C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is C15H30O3.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a mix of esters of alkyl alcohols with 12 and 13 carbon atom chains and lactic acid (lauryl lactate and Trid used in skin care applications to reduce tackiness and greasiness of other ingredients, such as petrolatum.
In addition, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) imparts non-oily lubricity to hydro-alcoholic products.
Easy to emulsify, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) works best at neutral pH.
C12-13 alkyl lactate provides viscosity building and lather creaminess to shampoos and body washes.
In addition, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is an eective solubilizer for other active ingredients in sunscreens.
Thanks to the hydroxy group, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can exhibit a mild peeling eect common to AHAs.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a versatile, polar multifunctional emollient, which allows C12-13 alkyl lactate to exhibit most of the pecu of lactic acid derivatives, such as moisturizing and a mild keratolytic eect, making it suitable for skin care products targeted of skin, from dry to greasy.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is also used as a wetting and dispersing agent in makeup.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) has a thickening eect on SLES/Betaine systems as well as anti-irritant properties and can be used in a wid personal care products including lines for delicate and atopic skin.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a mild body odor reducing agent which allows for decreased percentages of other common actives in antiperspirant/deodorants.
In anti-dandru formulations, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) reduces irritation and itching, improves formulation stability and viscosity.
Adding glycerin to an alcohol-based disinfectant gives back some moisture but makes the formulation sticky.
Replacing a portion of the glycerin with COSMACOL ELI solves the problem.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a monoester formed by the isomer of lactic acid and single branched C12/13 primary alcohol, belonging acid carrier oil.
Specic good mildness, straight chain, and low polarity molecules can reduce the irritation caused by surfactants.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can enhance skin barrier function, repair skin sebum lm, provide moisturizing eect while providing a ve improve the thickening eect of NaCl, and can be formulated as a product without coconut oil amide DEA.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is compatible and mixable with vegetable oils, silicons, hydrocarbons and many other cosmetic emollients C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is suitable to obtain water free clear gels at room temperature.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is easily dispersed in water (at temperatures over 50° C) and allows to produce uid to consistent emulsio formulation composition.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can be used with anionic, amphoteric or cationic surfactants.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is an ideal component for uid emulsions, allowing to obtain excellent consistency formulations once used waxes such as GMS or stearic acid, leading to nal products with good spreadability and vanishing properties.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is particularly recommended for body cleansing preparations, body lotions, daily face and hand creams, fo balsams and any other o/w emulsion type.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a versatile, polar multifunctional emollient, which allows it to exhibit most of the peculiar characteristics of lactic acid derivatives, such as moisturizing and a mild keratolytic effect, making it suitable for skin care products targeted for different types of skin, from dry to greasy.
It is also used as a wetting and dispersing agent in makeup.
It has a thickening effect on SLES/Betaine systems as well as anti-irritant properties and can be used in a wide range of personal care products including lines for delicate and atopic skin.
This product is a mild body odor reducing agent which allows for decreased percentages of other common actives in antiperspirant/deodorants.
In anti-dandruff formulations, it reduces irritation and itching, improves formulation stability and viscosity.
Adding glycerin to an alcohol-based disinfectant gives back some moisture but makes the formulation sticky.
Replacing a portion of the glycerin with C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) solves the problem.
Adding glycerin to an alcohol-based disinfectant gives back some moisture but makes the formulation sticky.
Replacing a portion of the glycerin with C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) solves the problem.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) in personal care formulations (washing), is a kind of anti irritant agents.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) has a low adding volume and strong anti irritant; obvious lipid rich eect and moisturizing eect; improve the stability of the pearlescing agent products containing.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can be used for transparent products, hand washing detergent formulation and soap products.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can dissolve the role of the protease.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) combineing tridecyl salicylate has obvious antidandru synergistic eect and can be compared to soften the cuticle, loosing horny layer, touching the cuticle peeling o macromolecules of antidandru agents more turn into hair follicle sterilization agent, thereby greatly reducing the dosage of antidandru agent.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can improve the sterilization agent for hair dry sense, providing along the slippery hair dry hair, the brightness of the elegant feeling and hair.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a multi-functional emollient.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is made up of lactic acid ester, which is made up of special fatty alcohol and reects many characteristics of lactic acid derivatives.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can be successfully used in cosmetics as C12-13 alkyl lactate is dissolved in dierent solvents, such as hydrocarbons, lipids, silicone oil, ethanol, propylene glycol and etc.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is used for skin care products with moisturizing emollients which has a very good moisturizing eect.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a kind of natural enzyme deodorant with stopping sweat agent or other deodorants synergistic eect and safety inhibit body odor which shows the eects of long-term (24 h).
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a moisturizer for the skin and hair that also acts to soften the surface.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) works in different formulations to decrease the greasiness and tackiness of other ingredients.
In its natural form, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) appears as a pale yellow liquid that can also be added to products in order to thicken them.
This ingredient can be used as a substitute for mineral oil because of its excellent moisturizing properties.
The chemical formula of C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is C15H30O3.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a synthetic ingredient made by the mixture of esters derived from lactic acid and alkyl alcohols with 12 and 13 carbon atom chains.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a slightly viscous liquid that appears pale yellow in color.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a mix of esters of alkyl alcohols with 12 and 13 carbon atom chains and lactic acid (lauryl lactate and Tridecyl lactate), used in skin care applications to reduce tackiness and greasiness of other ingredients, such as petrolatum.
In skin care products, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) acts as a good hydrating ingredient.
It also thickens the formulations to allow for better spreadability and increased performance.
In addition, it imparts non-oily lubricity to hydro-alcoholic products.
Boiling point: 325℃[at 101 325 Pa]
Density: 0.9[at 20℃]
vapor pressure: 0.1Pa at 25℃
form: liquid
color: Colorless to pale yellow
Odor: Mild, pleasant odor
Water Solubility: 1.1mg/L at 25℃
LogP: 4.73 at 20℃
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) also functions as a dispersing agent for active ingredients, such as UV lters in sunscreens and pigments imparting a mild keratolytic eect for enhanced skin care benets.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a synthetic compound derived from lactic acid and C12-15 alcohols.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is also known as Ceraphyl 41.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is primarily used as an emollient and solvent.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) emolliency helps give many lotions their desired creamy texture and thickness.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) provides a non-oily lubrication that reduces the greasiness and tackiness of other ingredients, such as petroleum.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient)'s often used as a substitute for mineral oil because of its excellent moisturizing capabilities.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) exhibits light touch and is therefore suitable in skin care products for greasy skin where it also contributes to regulate sebum level.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can also be used in antiperspirant/deodorant formulations to prevent stickiness of inorganic salts.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient), due to its hydrophilic groups, is used also as dispersing agent for pigments in make up products as well as for UV lters in sunscreen formulation.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is lipophilic emollients based on linear or mono-branched primary fatty alcohols.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) line includes raw materials with dierent skin feeling, from light to rich, and oers ingredients for a wide range of nished cosmetics.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) shows generally good spreadability and non-greasy feel.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a well-established emollient that can deliver a variety of benets to sunscreens, lip balms, color cosmetics, creams and lotions and other personal care products.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is Used to reduce the tackiness and greasiness of components such as petrolatum, C12-13 alkyl lactate imparts a non-oily lubricity to hydro-alcoholic products.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is easy to emulsify and is compatible with many systems.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can be used to enhance many types of personal care products but is best used in pH-neutral formulations.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is used as an emollient in a variety of personal care products.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is Compatible with many systems, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate provides lubricity to hydro-alcoholic products, with a non-oily feel.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is Best used in pH neutral formulations.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is Reduced tackiness and greasiness in formulations and provides lather creaminess.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) in personal care formulations (washing), is a kind of anti irritant agents.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) has a low adding volume and strong anti irritant; obvious lipid rich eect and moisturizing eect; improve the stability of the pearlescing agent products containing.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can be used for transparent products, hand washing detergent formulation and soap products.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can dissolve the role of the protease.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) combineing tridecyl salicylate has obvious antidandru synergistic eect and can be compared to soften the cuticle, loosing horny layer, touching the cuticle peeling o macromolecules of antidandru agents more turn into hair follicle sterilization agent, thereby greatly reducing the dosage of antidandru agent.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can improve the sterilization agent for hair dry sense, providing along the slippery hair dry hair, the brightness of the elegant feeling and hair.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a multi-functional emollient.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is made up of lactic acid ester, which is made up of special fatty alcohol and reects many characteristics of lactic acid derivatives.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can be successfully used in cosmetics as C12-13 alkyl lactate is dissolved in dierent solvents, such as hydrocarbons, lipids, silicone oil, ethanol, propylene glycol and etc.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is used for skin care products with moisturizing emollients which has a very good moisturizing eect.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a kind of natural enzyme deodorant with stopping sweat agent or other deodorants synergistic eect and safety inhibit body odor which shows the eects of long-term (24 h).
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) an ester of lactic acid with monobranched pure fatty alcohols.
It acts as a polar emollient with versatile properties.
Used in deodorants, moisturizing shower gel, skinsol care products, lipsticks, bath and body oils and after shave products.
The shelf life of C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient)is 2 years.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a versatile emollient and solvent used in personal care products to provide excellent moisturizing prope greasiness, and enhance product texture.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) serves as an eective substitute for mineral oil due to its ability to decrease tackiness, improve spreadabil oily lubrication in formulations such as creams, shampoos, and body washes.
Uses Of C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient):
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient used across various personal care products to enhance their texture, absorption, and effectiveness.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient)s unique combination of emollient, solvent, and mild exfoliating properties makes it highly desirable in formulations ranging from skincare and haircare to sun protection and cosmetics.
One of the most common uses of C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is in facial and body moisturizers, where it functions as a lightweight emollient that helps soften and hydrate the skin. Unlike heavier emollients that create a thick, occlusive layer, this ingredient forms a breathable barrier that locks in moisture without clogging pores or making the skin feel greasy.
Because of this property, it is often found in formulations designed for individuals with oily, combination, or acne-prone skin.
In body lotions and creams, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) enhances the spreadability of the product, ensuring even application over larger surface areas.
It allows the skin to absorb hydrating ingredients more efficiently while leaving behind a silky-smooth, non-sticky finish.
Due to its mild exfoliating properties, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can be included in anti-aging creams, serums, and exfoliating treatments.
Since it is derived from lactic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), it may assist in removing dead skin cells and promoting cell turnover, leading to a smoother and brighter complexion over time.
Unlike harsher exfoliants, this ingredient offers gentle exfoliation that is suitable for sensitive skin, reducing the risk of irritation.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) plays a crucial role in sunscreens and sunblocks, where it acts as both a solvent and an emollient.
Many chemical sunscreen agents, such as avobenzone and oxybenzone, require a stabilizing agent to remain evenly dispersed throughout the formula, ensuring consistent UV protection across the skin.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) helps dissolve and stabilize these UV filters, improving the overall effectiveness and wearability of sunscreen products.
Additionally, it contributes to the cosmetic feel of sunscreen formulations, making them lighter, less greasy, and easier to apply.
Many traditional sunscreens tend to leave a heavy, sticky, or white-cast residue, but the inclusion of C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) helps improve absorption and creates a more silky, smooth, and elegant finish on the skin.
In liquid makeup products such as foundations, BB creams, and CC creams, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) acts as a skin-conditioning agent that improves the blendability and overall feel of the product.
By enhancing spreadability, it ensures that the pigments and active ingredients are distributed evenly across the skin, resulting in a flawless, natural-looking finish.
Because it is lightweight and non-greasy, it is commonly found in oil-free makeup formulas, particularly those designed for acne-prone or sensitive skin.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) helps prevent makeup from settling into fine lines or creases, making it an excellent addition to products that promise a smooth, long-lasting application.
Many face primers and mattifying products include C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) because it provides a soft-focus, velvety effect on the skin.
It helps control excess oil while maintaining hydration, making it an ideal ingredient for primers intended to prolong makeup wear and reduce shine throughout the day.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is used to enhance smoothness, reduce frizz, and improve manageability. Unlike heavier conditioning agents that may weigh hair down, this ingredient provides lightweight hydration, making it suitable for fine or thin hair that still requires moisture.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is particularly effective in leave-in conditioners and styling products, where it acts as a lubricant, helping hair strands glide past each other smoothly.
This results in less tangling, easier combing, and a silkier overall texture.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) can be found in heat protection sprays and thermal styling products, where it helps protect the hair from damage caused by blow-drying, straightening, or curling.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) provides a smoothing effect that minimizes frizz and static while ensuring that styling tools glide through the hair effortlessly.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is frequently used in deodorants and antiperspirants due to its ability to act as both a solvent and a skin-conditioning agent.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) helps dissolve active ingredients like aluminum salts, ensuring they remain evenly distributed throughout the formula for maximum efficacy in sweat and odor control.
Additionally, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) improves the texture and feel of roll-on and stick deodorants, making them smoother and less likely to cause irritation upon application.
Since underarm skin is delicate, the inclusion of an emollient like C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) helps prevent dryness or discomfort.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is sometimes included in dermatological treatments for conditions such as keratosis pilaris, dry skin, and mild hyperpigmentation.
Its ability to aid in skin renewal while providing hydration makes it beneficial for formulations designed to improve skin texture without causing excessive irritation.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, ensuring that cleansing formulas do not strip the skin of its natural oils.
Many body cleansers contain surfactants that can be drying, but the addition of this ingredient helps maintain the skin’s moisture balance while improving the sensory experience of the product.
Additionally, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is used in body scrubs and exfoliating treatments, where it contributes to a gentle exfoliation process, helping remove dead skin cells while leaving the skin feeling soft and nourished.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient), an ester of lactic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols, is a versatile ingredient known for its emollient and moisturizing properties.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is widely used across multiple industries for its ability to improve texture and functionality.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a versatile ingredient that is widely used in skincare, haircare, and cosmetic formulations due to its ability to enhance texture, hydration, and overall product performance.
As an emollient, it helps to soften and smooth the skin by forming a lightweight, breathable barrier that reduces moisture loss while keeping the skin feeling soft and supple.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is particularly valued in formulations that aim to provide hydration without leaving a greasy or heavy residue, making it an excellent choice for products designed for oily or combination skin.
One of its primary applications is in moisturizers, creams, and lotions, where it functions as both a skin-conditioning agent and a spreading agent.
By improving the spreadability of a product, it allows active ingredients such as vitamins, antioxidants, or sunscreen agents to be evenly distributed across the skin.
This ensures that the product applies smoothly and absorbs efficiently, reducing the likelihood of patchiness or excessive buildup in certain areas.
Because of its lightweight nature, it is often included in oil-free or non-comedogenic formulations targeted at individuals with acne-prone or sensitive skin.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) serves as a solvent that helps dissolve and stabilize UV filters, ensuring that they remain evenly dispersed throughout the formulation.
This improves the effectiveness of the sunscreen by providing consistent protection against harmful UV rays.
Additionally, since sunscreens can sometimes feel thick or greasy, the inclusion of C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) helps to create a more pleasant, silky texture, making the product easier to apply and more comfortable to wear throughout the day.
The ingredient is also commonly used in cosmetic products such as liquid foundations, primers, and BB or CC creams.
In these formulations, it contributes to a smooth, lightweight feel that enhances the application process and improves the overall finish.
By reducing the dry, cakey appearance that can sometimes occur with certain makeup products, it ensures a more natural and even-looking complexion.
Furthermore, because of its mild exfoliating properties derived from lactic acid, it may contribute to a subtle skin-smoothing effect over time, helping to refine the skin’s texture with continued use.
In haircare products, particularly in leave-in conditioners, serums, and styling creams, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) acts as a conditioning agent that improves manageability and adds a soft, silky feel to the hair. Unlike heavier emollients that may weigh down fine or thin hair, this ingredient provides lightweight conditioning, making it suitable for a variety of hair types.
It helps to reduce frizz, enhance shine, and improve the spreadability of styling products without making the hair feel greasy or sticky.
Another important application of C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is in deodorants and antiperspirants, where it acts as a solvent that helps dissolve active ingredients, such as aluminum salts, and improves the overall feel of the product. Since deodorants are applied to delicate underarm skin, the presence of an emollient like C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) ensures a smooth application that minimizes irritation and provides a more pleasant sensory experience.
Beyond traditional skincare and cosmetic applications, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is sometimes included in specialized dermatological treatments designed to address specific skin concerns, such as dryness, sensitivity, or mild exfoliation.
Due to its lactic acid component, it may help gently remove dead skin cells, promoting a smoother and more radiant complexion without causing irritation.
Safety profile Of C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient):
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is derived from lactic acid, it has mild exfoliating properties, which could cause temporary sensitivity in individuals with very dry or reactive skin.
Direct contact with the eyes may cause stinging, redness, or irritation.
If it accidentally gets into the eyes, rinsing immediately with plenty of water is recommended.
Some formulations that contain C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) (such as sunscreens or lotions) may cause discomfort if they run into the eyes due to sweating or swimming.
Although rare, some individuals may have an allergic reaction to this ingredient, leading to symptoms such as itching, swelling, or rash.
A patch test is recommended before using products containing C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient), especially for those with a history of contact dermatitis or sensitivity to esters.
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate (Emollient) is a safe ingredient and has minimal use restrictions.
It works well for all skin types and has no known side effects.
However, a patch test can be performed prior to usage. Further, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate is also vegan and halal.
Although it is typically well-tolerated, some individuals with sensitive skin may experience mild irritation, redness, or itching, especially when applied to compromised or broken skin.
